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FN12 MJX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

217,312 mi
Last recorded217,312 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 217,312 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp has condensation but not effecting beam or operation

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

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

exhaust centre silencer has slight leakage/blow

Fail 7 May 2026 217,308 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front headlamp has condensation but not effecting beam or operation

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

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

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

exhaust centre silencer has slight leakage/blow

Pass 13 May 2025 209,760 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split in middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to sidewalls and slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to sidewalls and slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damage to sidewalls and slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside washer jet misaligned, fluid to screen adequate

Slight seepage of oil

Fail 9 May 2025 209,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split in middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to sidewalls and slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to sidewalls and slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damage to sidewalls and slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside washer jet misaligned, fluid to screen adequate

Slight seepage of oil

Pass 3 May 2024 202,080 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 196,836 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 196,834 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 191,538 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 191,538 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2021 188,166 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2021 188,166 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 179,597 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 163,896 miles

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

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 9 May 2019 163,829 miles

Drivers sun visor held up by an office clip

Screen wash bottle has no cap

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2019 163,829 miles

Drivers sun visor held up by an office clip

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

Screen wash bottle has no cap

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2018 131,253 miles

Drivers sun visor held up by an office clip

Screen wash bottle has no cap

Pass 9 May 2017 97,502 miles

items removed from drivers view

Pass 23 Nov 2016 78,189 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 78,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2016 60,257 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 60,257 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Object attached to windscreen - Removed at station (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Object hanging from the rear view mirror - Removed at station (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 59,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 52,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 MJX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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