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FH12 KLJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

150,849 mi
Last recorded150,849 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 KLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 150,849 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 150,849 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 136,936 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 136,934 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 123,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 123,759 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 110,790 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 98,785 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 92,969 miles

brake pipes plastic coated restricting inspection

rear nearside and offside tyres wearing thin and deterioration to inner edges

some condensation in offside headlamp

some corrosion to exhaust system

some wear to front brake discs

Fail 4 Nov 2020 92,969 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes plastic coated restricting inspection

deterioration to turbo pipe

rear nearside and offside tyres wearing thin and deterioration to inner edges

some condensation in offside headlamp

some corrosion to exhaust system

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 15 May 2019 82,004 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 82,004 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 69,444 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 69,320 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2017 58,170 miles
Fail 14 May 2017 58,170 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 49,705 miles

under trays fitted access restricted

Fail 13 Jul 2016 49,704 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under trays fitted access restricted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 42,351 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KLJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KLJ, 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 KLJ registered?

FH12 KLJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is FH12 KLJ safe to buy?

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