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FN62 SBO

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,019 mi
Last recorded135,019 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 SBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 135,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2026 135,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 116,227 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 106,347 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 106,247 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center silencer has a hole due to corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing white. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing white. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 101,737 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 97,722 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 95,204 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 95,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 91,950 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 91,950 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 83,120 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 83,119 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 68,697 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 55,067 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 55,067 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 50,857 miles

upper & lower engine covers

Fail 12 Aug 2016 50,857 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

upper & lower engine covers

Pass 24 Aug 2015 44,968 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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FN62 SBO 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 FN62 SBO, 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 FN62 SBO registered?

FN62 SBO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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