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FP12 BPV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,795 mi
Last recorded163,795 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 163,795 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 163,786 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 152,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 140,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front N/s/f & O/s/f shock top mounts sticking

Fail 17 Jan 2024 140,428 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box split open down the seam (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted loose in lamp unit (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Osf jet (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front N/s/f & O/s/f shock top mounts sticking

Pass 16 Jan 2023 135,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 131,042 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 125,662 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 120,304 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 103,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 103,952 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 86,840 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 86,840 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 65,022 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 54,874 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 41,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 BPV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BPV, 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 BPV registered?

FP12 BPV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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