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FG12 WEV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

268,193 mi
Last recorded268,193 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 268,193 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 159,159 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Wet Weather

Pass 22 Nov 2019 141,709 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 141,709 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 140,441 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 129,202 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 30 Oct 2018 121,368 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 121,368 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected abs wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 109,208 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 109,208 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2017 101,229 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 98,634 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 98,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 96,831 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 96,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 89,502 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 89,502 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 74,529 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 70,626 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 68,102 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 WEV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WEV, 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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FG12 WEV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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