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KU12 OVR

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,413 mi
Last recorded142,413 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 142,413 miles

osf washer inoperative

play in osf track rod end & through steering rack

rear shock absorber casings loose

runout on rear brakes [rbt]

slight cracking on osf tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2025 142,413 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

osf washer inoperative

play in osf track rod end & through steering rack

rear shock absorber casings loose

runout on rear brakes [rbt]

slight cracking on osf tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2024 131,321 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 130,959 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 124,631 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 119,072 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 111,539 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 111,539 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 104,623 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 93,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 93,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 82,504 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 72,736 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 65,186 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 65,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 59,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OVR is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OVR, 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 OVR registered?

KU12 OVR is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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