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DS12 KXM

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,957 mi
Last recorded123,957 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 KXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 123,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Lower Ball Joint Boot Perishing, But Not Leaking Grease

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Oil Seal Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Lower Ball Joint Boot Perishing, But Not Leaking Grease

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Fraying Along One Edge Only (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 123,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Red Bulb Installed Within Headlight Assembly (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced The Headlight Also Has Condensation On The Inside Of The Lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Incorrectly Fitted Bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Lower Ball Joint Boot Perishing, But Not Leaking Grease

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft Oil Seal Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Lower Ball Joint Boot Perishing, But Not Leaking Grease

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Fraying Along One Edge Only (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 122,670 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 121,015 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 119,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 117,461 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 115,402 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 109,505 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 108,954 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 103,765 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 103,755 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,150 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

all exhaust mounts getting very rusty

under tray fitted nit allowing full inspection of engine bay area

Pass 13 Feb 2017 75,255 miles

rear brake pads look worn

Fail 13 Feb 2017 75,255 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear brake pads look worn

Pass 16 Jan 2016 63,152 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 63,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre on limit advise replacement asap

Pass 7 Jan 2015 50,232 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 KXM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KXM, 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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What year was DS12 KXM registered?

DS12 KXM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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