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FH12 TYA

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,561 mi
Last recorded164,561 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 TYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 164,561 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 153,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 153,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 140,741 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 128,865 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 128,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 114,258 miles

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

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

Offside Front blown bulb warning light on

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 101,166 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 88,979 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 81,789 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 73,465 miles

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

Front both front tires inner and outer edge wear

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 73,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front both front tires inner and outer edge wear

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 64,281 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 55,705 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 55,705 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 40,887 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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FH12 TYA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue 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 TYA, 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 TYA registered?

FH12 TYA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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