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FN12 PPX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,221 mi
Last recorded146,221 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 PPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 146,221 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 136,365 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

exhaust corroded.

Pass 14 Mar 2023 122,758 miles

Both rear tyres inner tread stepped slightly

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 122,758 miles

Both rear tyres inner tread stepped slightly

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 107,028 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 96,406 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 96,406 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced osf (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working osf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 95,891 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 95,891 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 89,253 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 79,943 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit! (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 69,870 miles

Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside shows signs of overheating (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 69,847 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall has two bulges (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside shows signs of overheating (3.5.1g)

TYRE SIZE 245/35/20

Pass 31 Mar 2016 55,459 miles

slight play at nearside rear hub

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2016 55,453 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

slight play at nearside rear hub

Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

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 PPX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PPX, 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 PPX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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