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KM12 SYE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,082 mi
Last recorded134,082 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 SYE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 134,082 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front moisture (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 126,286 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 126,286 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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 116,827 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 116,827 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 104,435 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 92,626 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 92,587 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake pad has become hot at some point affecting the pad material

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 80,156 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 80,151 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 21 Nov 2019 64,835 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 64,835 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 53,697 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 42,941 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 32,470 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 17,127 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 15,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn smooth on both inner and outer 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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KM12 SYE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black 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 KM12 SYE, 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 KM12 SYE registered?

KM12 SYE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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