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KV12 EYD

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,699 mi
Last recorded171,699 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 EYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 171,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 163,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 143,334 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 127,182 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 25 Apr 2022 119,549 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 22 Aug 2019 114,826 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 114,816 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2018 109,027 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 90,265 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 85,375 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 85,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 71,661 miles

Front wiper blades smear a little and leave tram lines.

Nearside Rear tyre inside edge bold and the rubber is cracking.

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn bold and the rubber is cracking.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

service vehicle soon light on.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,548 miles

O/S/R tyre has cut in outer side wall but can not see cords

Fail 2 Mar 2015 56,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads getting low and discs lipped

O/S/R tyre has cut in outer side wall but can not see cords

Rear brake pads got hot and pads low: needs pads and discs

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 EYD is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Red 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 EYD, 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 KV12 EYD registered?

KV12 EYD is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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The MOT history for KV12 EYD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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