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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,956 cc

K40 TLSMOT history

K40 TLS is a black diesel Vauxhall Insignia first used on 6 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 145,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

K40 TLS black Vauxhall Insignia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2026
Mileage
145,778 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
10 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 TLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Insignia
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

K40 TLS was last recorded at 145,778 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 15,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,329 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
15,449 miles
Average per year
7,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,778 miles
  • 2025 – 130,329 miles
  • 2024 – 124,416 miles
  • 2022 – 119,025 miles
  • 2021 – 114,150 miles
  • 2020 – 104,556 miles
  • 2019 – 95,435 miles
  • 2018 – 85,561 miles
  • 2017 – 75,386 miles
  • 2016 – 68,188 miles
  • 2015 – 63,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail145,778 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail145,778 miles (+15,449)1 dangerous5 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,778 miles
    Test number
    201509298060
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass130,329 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    130,329 miles
    Test number
    330993029879
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full sill weak when pressure applied (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, feels weak when pressure applied (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing damaged

  3. Fail130,325 miles (+5,909)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,325 miles
    Test number
    184855318557
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition writing causing a distraction (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full sill weak when pressure applied (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, feels weak when pressure applied (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing damaged

  4. Pass124,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    124,416 miles
    Test number
    852908477978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail124,416 miles (+5,391)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,416 miles
    Test number
    447557510899
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,025 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    119,025 miles
    Test number
    448429191864
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail119,025 miles (+4,875)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,025 miles
    Test number
    570989924478
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass114,150 miles (+9,594)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,150 miles
    Test number
    316277404545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,556 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    104,556 miles
    Test number
    332153070840
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail104,555 miles (+9,120)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,555 miles
    Test number
    189558829618
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass95,435 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,435 miles
    Test number
    342419775897
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

  12. Fail95,424 miles (+9,863)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,424 miles
    Test number
    508046128190
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

  13. Pass85,561 miles (+10,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,561 miles
    Test number
    635563444848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass75,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,386 miles
    Test number
    531141519323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,386 miles (+7,198)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,386 miles
    Test number
    109596444662
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  16. Pass68,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,188 miles
    Test number
    106149130603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,188 miles (+4,956)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,188 miles
    Test number
    379775791450
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNeeds front discs & pads

  18. Pass63,232 miles (+213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,232 miles
    Test number
    619373815719
    • AdvisoryHead light patterns still not completely sharp

  19. Fail63,019 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,019 miles
    Test number
    610291419276
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about K40 TLS

Does K40 TLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 TLS expired on 20 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 TLS?
The MOT on K40 TLS expired on 20 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 TLS done?
K40 TLS was recorded at 145,778 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 7,913 miles a year.
Has K40 TLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 TLS has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 TLS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K40 TLS find?
K40 TLS failed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside front body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror housing; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, and 12 more.

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