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KU12 NBE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,842 mi
Last recorded177,842 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 NBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 177,842 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 165,360 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 165,216 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-55 ZR17 101W XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 157,724 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 157,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 147,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 147,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 55 17 101w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 133,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 17 101Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 17 101Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 124,895 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 117,466 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Aug 2020 117,466 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 55 17 101W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 55 17 101W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 105,544 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2018 87,866 miles

Engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2017 74,117 miles

Engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 74,121 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 62,940 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2015 52,547 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,991 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 51,991 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 NBE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KU12 NBE, 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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KU12 NBE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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