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KV12 DGY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

214,156 mi
Last recorded214,156 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 214,156 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 208,756 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 208,756 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 202,857 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 197,835 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 189,035 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 172,817 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 166,166 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 166,166 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 160,315 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 147,567 miles

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak Front differential ()

Small cut in NSF tyre outer side wall

Fail 24 Feb 2017 147,567 miles

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak Front differential ()

Small cut in NSF tyre outer side wall

Pass 19 Feb 2016 120,737 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 92,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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 DGY 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 78.6%.

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 DGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV12 DGY registered?

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

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