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FN12 MDE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Petrol 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,802 mi
Last recorded110,802 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 MDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 110,802 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 109,480 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 107,061 miles

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

dpf full on dash

Pass 1 Jun 2022 102,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front water in the lens unit.

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 102,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front water in the lens unit.

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 95,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 90,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing on the flange before exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlight has condensation in

Fail 2 Jul 2020 90,820 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing on the flange before exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlight has condensation in

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 84,794 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 76,140 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 76,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 69,648 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 59,583 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

bind from o/s/r brake

front and rear discs in poor condition

nail in o/s/r tyre

under body damage

Fail 25 Feb 2016 59,583 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

bind from o/s/r brake

front and rear discs in poor condition

nail in o/s/r tyre

under body damage

Pass 4 Mar 2015 32,987 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 MDE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MDE, 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 MDE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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