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KU12 LXD

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,404 mi
Last recorded189,404 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 LXD
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 189,404 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 184,103 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 184,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear

Pass 12 May 2023 180,039 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 180,039 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 174,202 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 174,202 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 174,178 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 168,284 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 164,016 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 143,366 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear shock absorbers dust cover insecure.both

Fail 7 Mar 2019 143,366 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear shock absorbers dust cover insecure.both

Pass 4 Apr 2018 127,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2017 124,254 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 122,539 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 109,243 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 97,864 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 75,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LXD is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Brown with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KU12 LXD, 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 LXD registered?

KU12 LXD is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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