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FE12 MTU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,569 mi
Last recorded119,569 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 MTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 119,569 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box splitting along seem (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable outer corroded, close to park brake motor (1.1.15 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 119,568 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure back bolts appear to be loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box splitting along seem (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable outer corroded, close to park brake motor (1.1.15 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 116,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 112,342 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Aug 2023 112,315 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both front shock absorbers corroded

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2022 108,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Aug 2022 108,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2021 96,046 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 82,037 miles

engine/under covers

Pass 23 Jan 2020 77,502 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 77,502 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 68,668 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cover damaged--poor repair (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 56,304 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 46,408 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 38,917 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath the vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2015 29,374 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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FE12 MTU 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 FE12 MTU, 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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FE12 MTU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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