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FP12 BYC

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,970 mi
Last recorded26,970 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 BYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 26,970 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 24,360 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 24,076 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 24,075 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 24,025 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 24,025 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 23,327 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 23,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2021 21,534 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 21,412 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 21,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 20,902 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 20,391 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 19,388 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 19,388 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 18,457 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 18,457 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 17,601 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 BYC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP12 BYC registered?

FP12 BYC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is FP12 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 BYC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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