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FN12 LYC

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,200 mi
Last recorded147,200 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 LYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 147,200 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 147,200 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 147,141 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel hose deteriorated filler hoses (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 137,042 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 129,175 miles

CORRODED UNDER THE CAR

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 129,175 miles

CORRODED UNDER THE CAR

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 89,410 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,636 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,741 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 74,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 52,732 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 48,422 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 38,089 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2015 38,089 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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 LYC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LYC, 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 LYC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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