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FN62 TWJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

184,154 mi
Last recorded184,154 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 TWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 184,154 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror case (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 183,602 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror case (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 167,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre pressure low

Pass 8 May 2024 160,904 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 160,563 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 147,813 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 147,393 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2022 141,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 141,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 126,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 125,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall damaged and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 125,811 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 119,499 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 119,499 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 110,617 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 102,003 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 101,993 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 95,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear discs are lipped

Pass 24 Sep 2015 86,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre has cut on inner sidewall.

offside rear tyre has slight bulge on outer sidewall.

Fail 24 Sep 2015 86,437 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre has cut on inner sidewall.

offside rear tyre has slight bulge on outer sidewall.

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 TWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TWJ, 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 TWJ registered?

FN62 TWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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