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KEN 154A

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,523 mi
Last recorded135,523 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEN 154A
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 135,523 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sunstrip fitted to windscreen

Fail 9 Apr 2026 135,523 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both, smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

sunstrip fitted to windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2025 120,051 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 110,066 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 110,052 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 105,170 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight condensation in headlamps not affecting beam pattern

stone chip in zone-a below 20mm

Pass 23 Apr 2022 101,713 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 97,363 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 94,285 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak near abs pump ()

Pass 30 Apr 2019 82,169 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 82,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Undetected peak on emissions test

Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,687 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 67,067 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 67,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2016 55,056 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 55,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 44,115 miles

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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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KEN 154A is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KEN 154A, 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 KEN 154A registered?

KEN 154A is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is KEN 154A safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEN 154A shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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