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FM08 JBM

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

163,313 mi
Last recorded163,313 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 JBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 163,313 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

o/s front h/l bulb reduced output

Pass 6 Mar 2025 155,692 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 155,692 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 145,119 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 144,909 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 128,875 miles

front pads worn

Pass 2 Mar 2022 112,406 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 100,389 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 86,795 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 64,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 52,661 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slightly out of shape

Offside Front Inner wheel edge has been repaired

Outer nsf outer tyre sidewall damaged .nsr tyre sidewall perished.

Fail 20 Mar 2018 52,661 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured edge (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel slightly out of shape

Outer nsf outer tyre sidewall damaged .nsr tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 47,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 41,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 41,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 33,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FM08 JBM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Red 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 FM08 JBM, 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 FM08 JBM registered?

FM08 JBM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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