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FN62 VKW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,202 mi
Last recorded189,202 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 VKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2026 189,202 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe is fractured and blowing, visible gases leaking from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant dripping from sump unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. attention advised (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 182,318 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush [replacement advised] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 182,200 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush [replacement advised] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

vehicle smokes when idling

Pass 4 Jan 2024 172,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 172,769 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 161,401 miles

Covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Object hanging from interior mirror ()

Pass 7 Jan 2022 147,764 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 133,994 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 133,990 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 109,795 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 87,589 miles

Headlamp levelling warning light on

Pass 20 Jul 2017 65,730 miles

afl light on dash

Pass 22 Jul 2016 50,266 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 43,242 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 VKW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VKW, 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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FN62 VKW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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