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K321 DYS

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,816 mi
Last recorded49,816 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK321 DYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 49,816 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 49,816 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 48,364 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 46,513 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 46,513 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 44,246 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass close to limit also badly cracked 245 x 45 x 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass badly cracked also close to limit 245 x 45 x 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 42,659 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 41,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 38,206 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 38,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 34,431 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wornto @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 34,431 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wornto @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 28,977 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 22,830 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 17,011 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 17,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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K321 DYS 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 K321 DYS, 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 K321 DYS registered?

K321 DYS is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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