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FN12 KWR

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,003 mi
Last recorded234,003 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 234,003 miles

Tyre slightly damaged Osf+nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 234,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged Osf+nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 229,026 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 223,186 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 223,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 216,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 202,326 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 202,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 192,033 miles

Front x2 front headlamps have slight condensation but patterns are OK

Pass 26 Mar 2020 181,929 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 168,350 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 168,350 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 159,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 144,083 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 144,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 120,268 miles

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

brake fluid getting low

uneven tread wear both rear tyres

Fail 5 Mar 2015 96,510 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 96,510 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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FN12 KWR is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black 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 FN12 KWR, 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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FN12 KWR is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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