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FD62 VKN

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,080 mi
Last recorded219,080 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 VKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 219,080 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 218,881 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 209,531 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 209,531 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 199,482 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 199,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 189,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front top strut bearings clicking from lock to lock

Fail 2 Mar 2022 189,483 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front top strut bearings clicking from lock to lock

Pass 9 Aug 2021 175,715 miles

Offside Rear screw in tyre tread

Pass 7 Aug 2020 156,825 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 144,321 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 124,985 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 104,341 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 102,025 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 102,025 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

Pass 7 Dec 2015 72,738 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring componenets

o/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm n/s/f tyre worn to 2.0mm

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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FD62 VKN is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD62 VKN, 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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What year was FD62 VKN registered?

FD62 VKN is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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