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FD12 KAO

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,192 mi
Last recorded156,192 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 KAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 156,192 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 145,481 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 145,472 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 135,512 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 135,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 & Slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 124,561 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 124,561 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 124,561 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 115,145 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 115,145 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 108,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 98,417 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 86,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 73,829 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 66,636 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 52,821 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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FD12 KAO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FD12 KAO, 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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FD12 KAO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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