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FP12 FXE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,669 mi
Last recorded136,669 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 136,669 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 136,664 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 131,609 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 125,299 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 118,568 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 113,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on edge and large cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2022 113,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on edge and large cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 108,321 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 108,321 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2020 104,932 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 104,932 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2019 98,884 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 98,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear TYRE IS STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 24 Apr 2018 92,085 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2017 85,487 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 80,177 miles

exhaust heat shields,under-trays and engine covers fitted as standard

Pass 14 Apr 2015 68,807 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 68,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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 FXE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black 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 FXE, 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 FXE registered?

FP12 FXE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is FP12 FXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 FXE 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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