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FN62 VLX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,709 mi
Last recorded145,709 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 145,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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))

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 11 Jan 2023 140,742 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 140,681 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 134,987 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 134,979 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 29 Dec 2020 125,599 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres 3mm but worn inner edge

signs of oil leaks but under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2019 109,688 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 97,359 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 88,597 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 70,935 miles

unable to detect smoke

Pass 16 Sep 2015 54,993 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 VLX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

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

Is FN62 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN62 VLX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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