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FG62 VMX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,072 mi
Last recorded141,072 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 VMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 141,072 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 134,648 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant low

Fail 28 Nov 2024 134,383 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides full of condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant low

Pass 28 Nov 2023 119,784 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 110,535 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 104,047 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 104,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 100,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 100,652 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section Seperated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 85,855 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 75,636 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 67,645 miles

Both front tyres on 2mm

Rear brake pads worn thin

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 60,180 miles

Front brake pads and discs heavily worn

Pass 28 Apr 2016 47,918 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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FG62 VMX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FG62 VMX, 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 FG62 VMX registered?

FG62 VMX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 3 December 2012.

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