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KU12 XPS

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,598 mi
Last recorded169,598 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 XPS
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 169,598 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 164,849 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 159,037 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 156,614 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 150,605 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 147,129 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 30 Oct 2020 147,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 30 Oct 2019 126,500 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 126,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both n/side and o/side front (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both n/side and o/side rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 108,316 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 108,152 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front unable to carry out correct check on wheel bearing due to brakes

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also very worn on inner edge strongly advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 90,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35 ZR20 95W XL (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 90,166 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35 ZR20 95W XL (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 78,443 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 60,122 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 60,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XPS is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Red 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 XPS, 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 XPS registered?

KU12 XPS is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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