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FG12 HVN

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,171 mi
Last recorded121,171 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 HVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2024 121,171 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe joint broken bolt (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 limit but average reading 1.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around front gearbox mounting as marked with yellow marker (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

service vehicle soon warning message = engine management issue

Pass 14 Apr 2023 117,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 112,345 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange bolt corroded thin and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 112,344 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange bolt corroded thin and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 102,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 96,722 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 89,695 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 89,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 84,476 miles

advise engine covers , nsr tyre has cuts

Fail 7 Aug 2018 84,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

advise engine covers , nsr tyre has cuts

Pass 19 Jul 2017 76,375 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 76,375 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 70,610 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 70,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot unable to be opened unable to check inside boot area (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 53,613 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 HVN 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 60%.

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 HVN, 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 HVN registered?

FG12 HVN is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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