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FN12 SJU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,933 mi
Last recorded162,933 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 SJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 162,933 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 155,206 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 12 May 2024 155,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2023 152,786 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid-Pipe Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 May 2023 152,786 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid-Pipe Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 147,644 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 138,666 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 135,555 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 135,554 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 127,140 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 127,140 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 121,929 miles

Nearside Rear shocker cover insercure

Fail 19 Jul 2018 121,929 miles

Nearside Rear shocker cover insercure

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 106,163 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 94,075 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 70,526 miles

both front tyres low on 2mm

both rear tyres out of shape on inside edge

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 SJU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue 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 SJU, 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 SJU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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