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FP12 FSV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,443 mi
Last recorded106,443 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 106,443 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 97,636 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 92,513 miles

booster seat had to be removed from drivers seat prior to test

Pass 2 Mar 2022 88,399 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2021 85,694 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 83,154 miles

man spends a lot of time in the woods

Pass 12 Feb 2019 78,687 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 75,049 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 62,308 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 61,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 61,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 56,106 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 56,106 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 46,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FSV 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 85.7%.

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 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 FSV, 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

How do I check the history of FP12 FSV?

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What year was FP12 FSV registered?

FP12 FSV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is FP12 FSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 FSV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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