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KN61 KKA

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,852 mi
Last recorded119,852 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 KKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 119,852 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2026 119,831 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 111,550 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 99,977 miles

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

Exhaust flexi damaged but not blowing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 21 Dec 2023 99,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust flexi damaged but not blowing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Dec 2022 92,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 92,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 84,988 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 84,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 77,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2020 71,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 59,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 51,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 51,482 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 43,780 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 36,271 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 28,823 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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KN61 KKA 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 KN61 KKA, 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 KN61 KKA registered?

KN61 KKA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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