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KX12 ETV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,495 mi
Last recorded155,495 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX12 ETV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 155,495 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 155,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle OS low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 149,157 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 134,680 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 134,602 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 120,505 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 120,505 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 108,888 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 108,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 100,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,561 miles

front brake pads wering low

Fail 18 Mar 2015 47,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads wering low

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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KX12 ETV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KX12 ETV, 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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KX12 ETV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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