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KU12 KLV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,295 mi
Last recorded141,295 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 KLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 141,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake pads worn low

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake fluctuating close to excess

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

smell of fuel under bonnet, further investigation required as engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2025 141,070 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split & heavily twisted (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt heavily twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake pads worn low

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake fluctuating close to excess

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

smell of fuel under bonnet, further investigation required as engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2024 125,396 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber covers broken

Fail 29 Oct 2024 125,243 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber covers broken

Pass 21 Nov 2023 111,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 98,184 miles

245/45/18

Exhaust system corroded

Full under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Dec 2021 89,026 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 88,944 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 10 Nov 2020 77,820 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 65,547 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 51,435 miles

both rear tyres perishing and stepping on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2017 41,324 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 32,724 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 24,543 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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KU12 KLV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KU12 KLV, 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 KU12 KLV registered?

KU12 KLV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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