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FP12 VBY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,235 mi
Last recorded119,235 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 VBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 119,235 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 119,235 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 117,974 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 117,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 99,877 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 89,341 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component small leak from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 89,340 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended wont plug in (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component small leak from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 82,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe/flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 76,188 miles

slight leak from steering rack

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 71,147 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 71,105 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 65,922 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 56,640 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 VBY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

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

Is FP12 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 VBY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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