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DY12 KVK

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,906 mi
Last recorded105,906 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 KVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 105,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 91,085 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 91,085 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 75,840 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corrosion under paint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 75,840 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Off side lagging by 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corrosion under paint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 61,499 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 56,825 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 51,546 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 42,855 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 35,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 28,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2016 20,952 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 15,304 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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DY12 KVK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DY12 KVK, 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 DY12 KVK registered?

DY12 KVK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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The MOT history for DY12 KVK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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