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FN12 MPZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,296 mi
Last recorded133,296 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 133,296 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear perishing

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 126,049 miles

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

Offside Front day running light not working

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

condensation in front headlamps

Fail 9 Aug 2022 126,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front day running light not working

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

condensation in front headlamps

Pass 1 Sep 2021 123,389 miles

Condensation in headlamps

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 119,672 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 119,672 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 107,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear surface corrosion on axle beam

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Aug 2019 107,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear surface corrosion on axle beam

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Sep 2018 93,498 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 87,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear pads wearing low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s pads 2mm (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f, o/s/f, o/s/r, tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 87,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear pads wearing low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s pads 2mm (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 77,226 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 77,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 66,185 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 57,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 MPZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MPZ, 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 MPZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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