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DS12 KJV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,106 mi
Last recorded146,106 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 KJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 146,106 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

SVS light on

Fail 31 Mar 2026 146,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

SVS light on

Pass 1 Apr 2025 129,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 111,335 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 103,694 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 103,649 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 93,554 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 84,387 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,331 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 76,324 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 63,535 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,778 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge and deteriorated on sidewalls

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 46,453 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,749 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 27,307 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Insignia?

Based on 3,238,878 MOT tests across 297,647 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
297,647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 45,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,535
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,349
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,379
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DS12 KJV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 83,571 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Insignia fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 45,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS12 KJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Insignia typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DS12 KJV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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