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FN12 MVF

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

208,784 mi
Last recorded208,784 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 208,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 324,708 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Mar 2024 324,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2023 192,436 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 184,306 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 181,089 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

Fail 15 Sep 2020 181,089 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

Pass 28 Sep 2019 171,180 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly damage. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted.

Fail 28 Sep 2019 171,180 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly damage. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine cover fitted.

Pass 5 Oct 2018 157,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

Fail 5 Oct 2018 157,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

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

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 142,143 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 19 May 2016 126,232 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 126,094 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)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 111,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 111,822 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MVF 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 MVF, 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 MVF registered?

FN12 MVF is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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The MOT history for FN12 MVF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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