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FP12 FYV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,050 mi
Last recorded159,050 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 159,050 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 154,476 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 154,441 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine stabilizer (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 145,340 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *on 1.6 limit* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *on 1.6 limit* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 140,672 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 129,284 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 120,185 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 120,185 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 106,263 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 99,200 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 86,452 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,814 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 76,171 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 76,171 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 71,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 65,168 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 65,144 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 FYV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FYV, 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 FYV registered?

FP12 FYV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is FP12 FYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 FYV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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