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FG12 VNV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,226 mi
Last recorded47,226 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 VNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 47,226 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 38,269 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 32,756 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 32,756 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 29,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

water ingress n/s headlight

Pass 8 Jun 2022 25,463 miles

Exhaust front flexi, slight blow

Nearside Front Headlamp has water ingress

Pass 30 Jun 2021 21,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2020 18,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 16,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 13,350 miles

Coolant leak thermostat area

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

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

both rear tyres perished and starting to crack

Pass 16 Jun 2017 10,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 8,020 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and cut in tread

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre slightley perished

Pass 30 Jun 2015 5,715 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 VNV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNV, 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 VNV registered?

FG12 VNV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is FG12 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 VNV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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