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KY61 SHV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,963 mi
Last recorded136,963 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY61 SHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 136,963 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 126,194 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 115,619 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 101,260 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 101,085 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 101,083 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 93,528 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 88,555 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 75,630 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 75,630 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 64,053 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking ineer and outer wall

Offside Front tyre wearing inner wall

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 63,842 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 63,842 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 59,588 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing from inner and outer wall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 45,869 miles

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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KY61 SHV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey 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 KY61 SHV, 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 KY61 SHV registered?

KY61 SHV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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