CarVerify

Free Car Check

FP12 GUC

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,702 mi
Last recorded124,702 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 124,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides tyres perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 124,699 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides tyres perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 120,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light bulb unit slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 109,519 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 109,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp damaged /sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear accident damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tyre is of a run flat construction ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and holed.... chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres are of a run flat construction

Pass 2 Nov 2021 101,022 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 101,022 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 98,164 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front washer jet not working

Fail 18 Sep 2020 98,164 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front washer jet not working

Pass 16 Sep 2019 93,868 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 88,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge and badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm badly worn on inner edge and badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 88,358 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge and badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm badly worn on inner edge and badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 76,223 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 76,222 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 65,946 miles

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
Full Vauxhall Insignia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FP12 GUC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GUC, 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 GUC?

You can check the full history of FP12 GUC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FP12 GUC registered?

FP12 GUC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is FP12 GUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 GUC shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP12 GUC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FP12 GUC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.