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FD12 KEJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,106 mi
Last recorded139,106 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 KEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 139,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 137,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 135,089 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 135,089 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 132,889 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

engine and undercovers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Mar 2023 132,877 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

engine and undercovers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2022 129,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 126,266 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine and under covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2020 123,709 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 120,622 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 116,955 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts also edges worn (4.1.E.1)

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 22 Mar 2017 113,156 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 105,538 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2016 105,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2015 56,791 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 KEJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey 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 FD12 KEJ, 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 FD12 KEJ registered?

FD12 KEJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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