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FN12 LZH

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,738 mi
Last recorded140,738 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 LZH
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 140,738 miles

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on discs front and rear

Fail 12 Mar 2025 140,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on discs front and rear

Pass 10 Jan 2024 126,235 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and slightly stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge and outer side wall

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 126,235 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and slightly stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge and outer side wall

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 116,426 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 108,982 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 108,968 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 100,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 100,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 90,639 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 82,979 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 82,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 70,404 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 55,360 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 43,910 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 43,910 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 34,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 34,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LZH is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LZH, 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 LZH registered?

FN12 LZH is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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