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FL12 WGZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,570 mi
Last recorded209,570 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 WGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 209,570 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 209,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested leaking brake fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play within steering rack

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deterioated

Pass 14 May 2025 185,623 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn main trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 185,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn main trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn main trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 177,684 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all four (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt heavily twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 177,684 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all four (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt heavily twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 168,584 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 168,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 158,391 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 158,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 145,287 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 145,182 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 129,602 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 114,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 99,813 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 87,356 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 75,739 miles

items removed from drivers view at start of test

Pass 30 Apr 2015 60,579 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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FL12 WGZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL12 WGZ, 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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FL12 WGZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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