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FD12 KFZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,526 mi
Last recorded177,526 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 KFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 177,526 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 175,720 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 173,453 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 165,996 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 165,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 159,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 153,776 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 153,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted caliper bolts missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 141,034 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2019 141,034 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 127,404 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 107,492 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 107,492 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 93,013 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 74,593 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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FD12 KFZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FD12 KFZ, 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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FD12 KFZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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