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GU12 KNP

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,546 mi
Last recorded121,546 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 KNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 121,546 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 121,540 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 114,455 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 108,992 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 98,424 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in side wall (245/45/18 ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front radiator mount bracket missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 87,814 miles

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

general corrosion to under side and suspension components front and rear

general perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

Fail 14 Mar 2022 87,814 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

general corrosion to under side and suspension components front and rear

general perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

Pass 5 Mar 2021 78,419 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 78,417 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 72,907 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 59,652 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 48,765 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 48,765 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2017 36,736 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 May 2016 26,275 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 17,522 miles

n/s/f tyre low and balding on very edges

o/s/f tyre balding on very edges

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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GU12 KNP is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU12 KNP, 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 GU12 KNP registered?

GU12 KNP is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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