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FH12 EMV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,263 mi
Last recorded145,263 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 145,263 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 145,218 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake pedal goes to the floor (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pedal travels to the floor. (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall. Tread also worn very low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn very low on inner edge, 1.6mm rest of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread very low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 129,565 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 119,669 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 114,914 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 111,350 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 111,347 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 109,051 miles

Front Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 109,051 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 104,976 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 98,721 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 91,745 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 91,745 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 84,382 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 82,062 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 8 Jul 2016 81,724 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken AT BASE (2.4.C.1a)

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 1 Jul 2015 64,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips across windscreen

stepping evident nearside rear tyre inner tread area

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 EMV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EMV, 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 FH12 EMV registered?

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

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