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FP12 VFO

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,989 mi
Last recorded105,989 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 VFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 105,989 miles

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

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside outer sill damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlights full of water

Fail 3 Mar 2026 105,988 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front lights full of water

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Offside outer sill damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 96,810 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 88,552 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 88,551 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed emissions not tested due to water leak from pump (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 80,615 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 80,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 72,327 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 72,327 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside head light poor pattern ( condensation )

Pass 22 Feb 2021 64,727 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner wall cracking

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Feb 2021 64,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre inner wall cracking

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2020 56,768 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 46,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc badly corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2018 40,023 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 40,023 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 36,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2016 32,943 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 32,928 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 29,206 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2015 29,206 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VFO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VFO, 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 VFO registered?

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

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