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FP12 BFM

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,898 mi
Last recorded118,898 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2025 118,898 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear section of the sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear section of the sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 114,354 miles

Front tyres at 3.5mm. Steering rack rack gaiters distorted. Front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated.

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

Slight corrosion front & rear suspension sub frames, rear suspension arms, rear coil springs, rear sills, O/S/F arch & fuel filler pipes. Offside headlamp condensated.

Pass 5 Oct 2023 108,629 miles

Both fuel filler pipes corroded

Corrosion on bottom of rear sills at arch

Corrosion on front & rear suspension sub frames, rear suspension arms & rear coil springs.

Offside headlamp condensated but beam pattern ok for test

Fail 2 Oct 2023 108,628 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both fuel filler pipes corroded

Corrosion on bottom of rear sills at arch

Corrosion on front & rear suspension sub frames, rear suspension arms & rear coil springs.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp condensated but beam pattern ok for test

Pass 30 Sep 2022 102,150 miles

Slight corrosion front & rear suspension sub frames, rear suspension arms & rear coil springs. Offside headlamp condensated.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn at edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 93,918 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 92,337 miles

Rear both springs corroded

Rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2020 89,781 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 82,676 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 73,547 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 73,547 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,233 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 May 2016 53,530 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 43,890 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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FP12 BFM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FP12 BFM, 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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FP12 BFM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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