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FH12 SVZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,440 mi
Last recorded125,440 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 SVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 125,440 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front 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))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2025 116,135 miles

Water ingress present n/s headlamp but light output is not significantly affected

Pass 21 Jun 2024 105,734 miles

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

Water ingress n/s headlamp but light output is unaffected

o/s steering rack gaiter badly twisted

Pass 9 Jun 2023 95,131 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 86,252 miles

Evidence present of excessive brake bind o/s/r but not binding excessively at time of examination

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/f brake hose not located correctly

Pass 1 Jul 2021 77,793 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

o/s/f brake hose not located correctly

Fail 30 Jun 2021 77,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

o/s/f brake hose not located correctly

Pass 2 Jul 2020 69,054 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 57,523 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 45,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jul 2017 40,144 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 30,266 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 30,266 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 25,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear bumpers damaged

wipers smearing

Fail 19 May 2015 25,156 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear body damage

wipers smearing

Fail 18 May 2015 25,156 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear body damage

front discs lipped

osf brake binding

wipers smearing

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 SVZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVZ, 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 SVZ registered?

FH12 SVZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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