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FN12 MWV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

189,197 mi
Last recorded189,197 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 MWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 189,197 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 183,923 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 175,266 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 169,673 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 164,072 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 164,072 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 155,618 miles

Advise condition of exhaust temp repair .

Advise crack in front wind screen

Pass 29 Apr 2019 134,758 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 125,371 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 125,371 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 98,885 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 98,885 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 73,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail in it.

Fail 13 Apr 2016 73,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail in it.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 60,668 miles

wiper blades worn.

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 MWV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey 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 MWV, 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 MWV registered?

FN12 MWV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is FN12 MWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN12 MWV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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