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FN12 MXE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,798 mi
Last recorded155,798 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 155,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 155,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 136,418 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

subframe corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2024 134,296 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 128,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber piston rod cover detached

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undershields fitted partially obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2022 122,078 miles

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

Nearside rear shock absorber piston rod cover detached

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower links slightly corroded but not weakaned (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undershields fitted partially obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2021 115,077 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber piston rod cover detached

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly fluffed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Undershields fitted partially obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2020 108,410 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber piston rod cover detached

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

Undershields fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2019 100,834 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 92,008 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall damage not reaching cords

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,082 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 7 Apr 2017 83,082 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the cords

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 73,474 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undershields fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MXE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MXE, 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 MXE registered?

FN12 MXE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is FN12 MXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN12 MXE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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