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FN12 SRZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,160 mi
Last recorded150,160 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 SRZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 150,160 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor pan area corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames and components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 150,160 miles

Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened o/s/r lower suspension arm cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r lower suspension arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor pan area corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames and components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 132,007 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 131,991 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken at flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 114,219 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 114,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Radiator loose - both lower mounts broken

Pass 17 Mar 2022 107,362 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 107,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 107,359 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion under car various

Pass 5 Mar 2021 91,438 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 seats ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 82,462 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 70,074 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 70,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 59,768 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 59,768 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 49,653 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 39,094 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 28,466 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 SRZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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