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KU12 MSX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,299 mi
Last recorded146,299 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 MSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 146,299 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 141,619 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 141,609 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 137,206 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 131,977 miles

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

Nearside 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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 127,612 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 127,555 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 122,887 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 110,534 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 99,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO pressure low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 99,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO pressure low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

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

Pass 3 May 2017 88,525 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 78,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear uneven wear tyre

Pass 6 May 2015 56,323 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 56,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 MSX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MSX, 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 MSX registered?

KU12 MSX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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