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KN62 BYO

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,737 mi
Last recorded164,737 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 BYO
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 164,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 164,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 154,468 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 154,468 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 148,227 miles

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

Offside 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))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 142,123 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 136,506 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 136,505 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

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 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2020 121,812 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 124,026 miles

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

Rear Boot lid component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n s front & both rear tires below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

general body damage

Pass 18 Feb 2019 93,374 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 69,781 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 47,081 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 33,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 33,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KN62 BYO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Brown with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KN62 BYO, 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 KN62 BYO registered?

KN62 BYO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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