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KU12 NZP

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,208 mi
Last recorded119,208 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 119,208 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 117,850 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 116,570 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 113,376 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 108,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 108,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 98,952 miles

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

advise both front strut top bearing assemblies noisy and sticky in operation.

Fail 17 Oct 2020 98,933 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust system condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45-18. 100w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

advise both front strut top bearing assemblies noisy and sticky in operation.

Fail 13 Oct 2020 98,846 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak of gases. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer is corroded and holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly. (4.1.2 (c))

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

brake fluid tank cap is missing.

Pass 2 Oct 2019 88,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 88,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 77,057 miles

Front slight smear from front wipers

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.87 mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front strut top mounts noisy in operation

Fail 29 Sep 2018 77,057 miles

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

Front slight smear from front wipers

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.87 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front strut top mounts noisy in operation

Pass 4 Oct 2017 62,411 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 62,411 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 59,897 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 59,897 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 47,067 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 34,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 34,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front 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 NZP is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NZP, 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 NZP is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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