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FP12 BYG

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,973 mi
Last recorded135,973 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 BYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 135,973 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 135,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 125,700 miles

Nearside Front Head light has water in beam ok

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 118,153 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 111,637 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 111,515 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 94,795 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 82,528 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 82,528 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,025 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rubber stepping on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 62,022 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rubber stepping on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 54,956 miles

Rear tyers wearing uneven

front wipers poor

Pass 10 May 2017 47,587 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 47,587 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2016 41,278 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 33,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 33,580 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front 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 BYG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey 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 BYG, 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 BYG registered?

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

Is FP12 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 BYG 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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