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FN12 PXZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,574 mi
Last recorded174,574 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 PXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 174,574 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2026 174,574 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2025 164,929 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 4 Dec 2025 164,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2024 151,341 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill advanced corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front condensation inside this lamp

Fail 4 Dec 2024 151,341 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill advanced corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front condensation inside this lamp

Pass 5 Dec 2023 141,339 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 135,852 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 135,844 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 132,658 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front wiper smearing.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 129,729 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 129,728 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 126,038 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 121,919 miles

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2018 110,231 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 97,329 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 77,373 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 60,326 miles

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 PXZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Brown with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PXZ, 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 PXZ registered?

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

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