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FP12 BBU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,987 mi
Last recorded158,987 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 BBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 158,987 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 158,987 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 151,902 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 151,902 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Replaced after test and aim checked - ok (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 146,757 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 137,827 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to fade (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 130,451 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 130,450 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 129,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front head lamps condensated

both rear shocker ram cover mounts broken

service vehicle soon light on dash

Pass 25 May 2019 124,328 miles

both rear shocker ram cover mount broken

Fail 24 May 2019 124,299 miles

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

both rear shocker ram cover mount broken

Pass 22 May 2018 114,447 miles

damage to front and rear bumper

under trays fitted to most of the underside

Pass 6 May 2017 98,633 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 85,336 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 85,330 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 65,916 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 65,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FP12 BBU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FP12 BBU, 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 FP12 BBU registered?

FP12 BBU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is FP12 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 BBU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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