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FL12 WNY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

195,756 mi
Last recorded195,756 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 WNY
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 195,756 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 180,061 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 163,205 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Both rear shock absorber bump stops damaged, dust covers loose

Fail 31 Aug 2023 163,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Both rear shock absorber bump stops damaged, dust covers loose

Pass 20 Sep 2022 150,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 150,910 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers poor/split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 135,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm, worse on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm, worse on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting at edges. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut on tyre in tread but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 135,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm, worse on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm, worse on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting at edges. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut on tyre in tread but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 205,406 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 205,405 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 120,918 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 107,433 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 97,749 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 86,855 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Jul 2015 79,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2015 79,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2015 69,438 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 WNY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black 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 FL12 WNY, 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 FL12 WNY registered?

FL12 WNY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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