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FN12 SEY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,247 mi
Last recorded171,247 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 171,247 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 171,247 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 164,019 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level on minimum

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Fail 11 Feb 2025 164,018 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine oil level on minimum

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Pass 20 Feb 2024 154,169 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front most arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Fail 20 Feb 2024 154,169 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front most arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Pass 13 Feb 2023 141,741 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Fail 13 Feb 2023 141,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts on inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Pass 11 Feb 2022 132,546 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside NEARSIDE PADS NEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Feb 2022 132,546 miles

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

Obligatory mirror insecure nearside and offside (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside NEARSIDE PADS NEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2021 122,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR LIMIT 2mm NO TREAD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR LIMIT 2mm NO TREAD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 111,985 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 99,574 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 99,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 86,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 75,809 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 75,571 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 64,602 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 51,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres are out of shape on inner edges

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 SEY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SEY, 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 SEY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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