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FH12 ELJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,199 mi
Last recorded129,199 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 ELJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 129,199 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 121,694 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 111,610 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 100,931 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 100,931 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 92,068 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 89,255 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 84,368 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 84,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 80,177 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 72,378 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2018 72,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 64,027 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 56,386 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 56,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn low

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 53,000 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 40,186 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 40,186 miles

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

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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FH12 ELJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FH12 ELJ, 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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FH12 ELJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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