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KP12 LMY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,924 mi
Last recorded54,924 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 LMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 54,924 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 54,791 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 54,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% N/s application slow (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Condensation both headlamps

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 49,085 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 46,200 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 42,941 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 40,607 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 40,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Spare Space Saver Fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 35,460 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 35,460 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 32,787 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 29,245 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 23,641 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 18,918 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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KP12 LMY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KP12 LMY, 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 KP12 LMY registered?

KP12 LMY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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