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FG12 VMF

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,442 mi
Last recorded76,442 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 VMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 76,442 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 69,699 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 69,699 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 61,040 miles

Body Damage Offside Front, Offside Headlight Damaged Below Bumper Line/ Slightly Insecure

Coolant leak Thermostat Housing/ Temperature Switch ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 5 Mar 2019 61,039 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Actuator Seal (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Body Damage Offside Front, Offside Headlight Damaged Below Bumper Line/ Slightly Insecure

Coolant leak Thermostat Housing/ Temperature Switch ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 52,354 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 52,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth Shoulders, Void Of Tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Mishapen/ Perished & Splitting Tread/ Poor Condition (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 42,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 31,798 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 31,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding 50kg reading (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear both rear discs have got very hot due to brakes binding

Pass 16 Apr 2015 22,342 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 VMF is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FG12 VMF, 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 VMF registered?

FG12 VMF is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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