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FN12 KOB

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

201,208 mi
Last recorded201,208 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 KOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 201,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 197,227 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 197,227 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 193,051 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE RUST ON THEM

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective N/S/F O/S/F (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 188,580 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side front , near side front and near side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 182,969 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 176,134 miles

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

zero emissions

Pass 6 Jan 2020 168,468 miles

Nearside Rear damage on wheel arch

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

damage on rear section exhaust

Fail 6 Jan 2020 168,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear damage on wheel arch

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

damage on rear section exhaust

Pass 14 Jan 2019 154,736 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust middle pipe catching on bracket

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 22 Jan 2018 142,879 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 126,139 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear of exhaust damaged but not restricting the flow of gases

Fail 25 Jan 2017 126,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear of exhaust damaged but not restricting the flow of gases

Pass 6 Jan 2016 106,105 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 106,105 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 85,800 miles

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

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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FN12 KOB is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black 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 FN12 KOB, 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 FN12 KOB registered?

FN12 KOB is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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