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FD12 PTU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,606 mi
Last recorded165,606 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 PTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 165,606 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2025 165,606 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2024 154,234 miles

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

water ingress in both headlamps

Fail 9 Apr 2024 154,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

water ingress in both headlamps

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 140,140 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 125,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 112,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear bump stops perished

Fail 8 Apr 2021 112,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear bump stops perished

Pass 1 Apr 2020 103,598 miles

rear bump stops perished

slight curb damage to both rear tyres

Fail 1 Apr 2020 103,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear bump stops perished

slight curb damage to both rear tyres

Pass 9 Apr 2019 85,397 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 67,992 miles

Front brakes squealing

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn kerb damage

Offside Front tryre on 2mm wearing low inner edge worn kerb damage

Rear both tyres kerb damaged

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,865 miles

all road wheels damaged

all tyres worn and sidewall damage

front wipers smearing

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 12 Apr 2017 51,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all road wheels damaged

all tyres worn and sidewall damage

front wipers smearing

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 28 Jul 2016 39,643 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 37,398 miles

Front o/s and n/s tyres have edge damage/not to cords

Offside Front wiper blade split/does clear drivers area of screen

Pass 9 May 2015 24,289 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 PTU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PTU, 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 PTU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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