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688 KFK

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,395 mi
Last recorded81,395 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration688 KFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 81,395 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 81,395 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 80,965 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 80,965 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Traction control light it on

Pass 14 Oct 2023 76,743 miles

Front nearside and offside headlamps water ingress

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2023 76,743 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside headlamps water ingress

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 69,879 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 63,253 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 57,960 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 57,956 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 49,696 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 49,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 40,652 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 33,139 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 33,139 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 26,137 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 26,137 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 17,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2015 17,743 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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688 KFK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 688 KFK, 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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688 KFK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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