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Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,956 cc

K97 AAAMOT history

K97 AAA is a silver diesel Vauxhall Insignia first used on 19 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 189,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

K97 AAA silver Vauxhall Insignia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
189,627 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K97 AAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Insignia
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,956 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K97 AAA was last recorded at 189,627 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 9,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
179,819 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,808 miles
Average per year
8,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,627 miles
  • 2024 – 179,819 miles
  • 2023 – 170,522 miles
  • 2022 – 164,511 miles
  • 2021 – 152,031 miles
  • 2019 – 144,736 miles
  • 2017 – 127,843 miles
  • 2016 – 115,145 miles
  • 2015 – 105,451 miles
  • 2014 – 95,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,627 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,627 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    189,627 miles
    Test number
    854298820851
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail189,627 miles (+9,808)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,627 miles
    Test number
    345559015274
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass179,819 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    179,819 miles
    Test number
    294120934516
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail179,819 miles (+9,297)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,819 miles
    Test number
    562389105908
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass170,522 miles (+6,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    170,522 miles
    Test number
    519575300003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  6. Pass164,511 miles (+4,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    164,511 miles
    Test number
    931265165046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass160,336 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    160,336 miles
    Test number
    642626760218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail160,334 miles (+8,303)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,334 miles
    Test number
    697881176830
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass152,031 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    152,031 miles
    Test number
    897213458607
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail152,030 miles (+7,294)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,030 miles
    Test number
    875715080081
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass144,736 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    144,736 miles
    Test number
    962029304544
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components

  12. Fail144,732 miles (+7,601)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,732 miles
    Test number
    119492412197
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components

  13. Pass137,131 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    137,131 miles
    Test number
    477436664803
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Fail137,131 miles (+9,288)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,131 miles
    Test number
    622649178142
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass127,843 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    127,843 miles
    Test number
    160726692386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Fail127,843 miles (+12,698)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,843 miles
    Test number
    503110607344
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Pass115,145 miles (+9,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    115,145 miles
    Test number
    915870108340
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components

  18. Pass105,451 miles (+9,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    105,451 miles
    Test number
    805741428957
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  19. Pass95,542 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    95,542 miles
    Test number
    506734364323
    • NoteWindscreen chipped on drivers lower corner

Questions about K97 AAA

Does K97 AAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K97 AAA is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K97 AAA?
The MOT on K97 AAA is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K97 AAA done?
K97 AAA was recorded at 189,627 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 8,570 miles a year.
Has K97 AAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K97 AAA has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on K97 AAA 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 K97 AAA find?
K97 AAA passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake pipe slightly damaged, and 1 more.

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