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FP12 VBA

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,975 mi
Last recorded83,975 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 VBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 83,975 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 83,975 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 75,834 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 75,834 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 69,795 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 61,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (at 2mm tread depth) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (at 2.5mm tread depth) (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2021 61,601 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 close to legal limit (at 2mm tread depth) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (at 2.5mm tread depth) (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2020 56,116 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face has corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2019 50,262 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 May 2018 44,322 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 May 2017 37,190 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 30,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 22,501 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 VBA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 83,571 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VBA, 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 VBA registered?

FP12 VBA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is FP12 VBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 VBA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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