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KW12 KOV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,545 mi
Last recorded183,545 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 KOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 183,545 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 179,373 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity condensation (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity condensation (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 179,373 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity condensation (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity condensation (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 175,557 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 171,072 miles

Front both front headlamps have water inside

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 31 Jan 2022 164,717 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 156,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm right on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 156,872 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes X2 both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm right on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 145,485 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 132,319 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 132,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 129,842 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 122,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 107,934 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 90,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KW12 KOV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KW12 KOV, 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 KW12 KOV registered?

KW12 KOV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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