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KU12 VCM

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Purple Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

180,190 mi
Last recorded180,190 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 VCM
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 180,190 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 180,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned No Beam Pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Water In Light Unit

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Lower Bumper Not Fully Secure

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 166,582 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 146,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both treads low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear end dry

Pass 28 Feb 2023 141,041 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 137,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 127,944 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 127,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 109,710 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 88,461 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

n/s/f headlamp has condensation in it

Pass 3 Jul 2018 74,505 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 72,678 miles

Engine Cover & Engine Under Tray Fittted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 67,644 miles

brake fluid low

engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Rear lamp lense broken

Fail 4 Jan 2017 67,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Front both brake discs slight lipped and scored

Nearside Rear lamp lense broken

brake fluid low

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 56,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 - 5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 45,171 miles

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 VCM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Purple with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCM, 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 VCM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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