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M16 KDU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,746 mi
Last recorded117,746 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 KDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 117,746 miles

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

some corrosion in rear subframe

Pass 25 Sep 2024 112,362 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 107,663 miles

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

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

some general corrosion in some rear suspension components

Fail 12 Sep 2023 107,663 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

some general corrosion in some rear suspension components

Pass 22 Sep 2022 103,610 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 103,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 98,455 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE DISTORTED ON INNER EDGE

Fail 7 Sep 2021 98,455 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NEARSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE DISTORTED ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD ON LIMIT

Pass 21 Sep 2020 94,752 miles

front tyres wearing low

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2019 90,814 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 90,814 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken OFFSIDE REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 85,523 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 82,090 miles

N/S & O/S REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 8 Mar 2017 71,756 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 57,821 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 57,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 46,290 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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M16 KDU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 M16 KDU, 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 M16 KDU registered?

M16 KDU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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