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FG12 HVL

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

184,800 mi
Last recorded184,800 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 HVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 184,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 184,800 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 181,852 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 181,852 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 154,691 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 154,625 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported ABS wiring (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting displaced & rattling

Pass 11 Nov 2015 128,121 miles

DPF has been cut open and POSSIBLY had internals removed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2015 128,099 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure link nut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2014 89,183 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 89,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2013 41,680 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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FG12 HVL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FG12 HVL, 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 FG12 HVL registered?

FG12 HVL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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