2012 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · KN12 FOH
2012 Vauxhall Insignia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 131,509 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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KN12 FOH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 131,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
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KN12 FOH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Insignia (KN12 FOH) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
KN12 FOH Mileage History
- 12/09/2024113,762 mi
- 26/09/2024114,062 mi+300 mi
- 20/09/2025125,593 mi+11,531 mi
- 25/09/2025125,670 mi+77 mi
- 23/09/2026131,509 mi+5,839 mi
Average of roughly 8,749 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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