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FP12 GWK

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,229 mi
Last recorded170,229 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 170,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 170,226 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 147,328 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 141,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 133,234 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 133,234 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 126,679 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 126,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 107,330 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 107,330 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 92,961 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 79,396 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
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FP12 GWK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GWK, 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 GWK registered?

FP12 GWK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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