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FP12 ELW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,048 mi
Last recorded163,048 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 163,048 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS light on

Pass 3 Apr 2025 153,639 miles

TPMS light on

blow from rear exhaust pipe

Fail 2 Apr 2025 153,638 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

blow from rear exhaust pipe

Pass 6 Sep 2023 139,311 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 125,915 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 112,984 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 112,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 107,819 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear coil spring fitted wrong way around

fuel filter slightly damp

Fail 28 Apr 2021 107,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure back box rubber unbonded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure back box rubber unbonded (6.1.2 (a))

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 26 May 2020 94,658 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring incorrectly fitted

Fail 19 May 2020 94,539 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring incorrectly fitted

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 83,914 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 75,739 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front cut to tyre not deep enough to see cords

Offside Front cut to tyre not deep enough to see cords

Offside Rear wheel arch liner has been rubbing on tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,700 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 50,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 34,094 miles

Nearside Front 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 ELW 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 ELW, 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 ELW registered?

FP12 ELW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is FP12 ELW safe to buy?

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