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KV12 DFA

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

221,432 mi
Last recorded221,432 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 DFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 221,432 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping on the inside 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping on the inside 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 203,915 miles

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

steering operation rough

Fail 16 Jun 2025 203,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

steering operation rough

Pass 4 Jun 2024 192,257 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 181,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 170,032 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 160,317 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 149,428 miles

Front osf tyre worn inner edge nsf tyre worn outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive front onto undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 136,492 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 129,383 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 116,671 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 94,838 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 70,632 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 70,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KV12 DFA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KV12 DFA, 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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KV12 DFA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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