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FG12 WMU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,143 mi
Last recorded149,143 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 WMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 149,143 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 147,509 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 138,355 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 138,355 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 132,180 miles

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

there is condensation to the O/S front headlamp unit, beam pattern is slightly affected

Fail 15 Mar 2021 132,178 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

there is condensation to the O/S front headlamp unit, beam pattern is slightly affected

Pass 5 Mar 2020 127,451 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Fail 5 Mar 2020 127,450 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2019 115,511 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

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

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Fail 20 Mar 2019 115,511 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen incorrect beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 21 Mar 2018 104,577 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 90,896 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,144 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 63,869 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 WMU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG12 WMU registered?

FG12 WMU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is FG12 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 WMU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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