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GK12 VBD

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,947 mi
Last recorded136,947 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 VBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 136,947 miles

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

Front subframe shows signs of corrosion.

Nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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

Offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

Oil leak. but not excessive.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 126,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front subframe shows signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2024 126,095 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 117,355 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 106,349 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 106,349 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 95,987 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 81,112 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit for failure criteria (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 66,212 miles

n/sr shocker top cover off shocker ok at test

o/s+n/sr tyres have uneven wear on inside edge poss have been on the front at some time

Pass 21 Mar 2018 52,978 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 37,262 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 27,638 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 20,011 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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GK12 VBD is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue 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 GK12 VBD, 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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GK12 VBD is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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