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FN12 MVZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,972 mi
Last recorded167,972 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 167,972 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 154,592 miles

exhaust system corroded and leaking center silencer

Fail 9 Feb 2024 154,541 miles

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

exhaust system corroded and leaking center silencer

Pass 31 Jan 2023 149,361 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 149,361 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 146,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 144,792 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 143,049 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 140,910 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 138,325 miles

This vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to clean emissions

Fail 25 Jan 2018 138,325 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

This vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to clean emissions

Pass 28 Jan 2017 135,840 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 130,095 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 130,095 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 118,502 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 MVZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel 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 MVZ, 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 MVZ registered?

FN12 MVZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FN12 MVZ safe to buy?

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