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FP12 VFW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,599 mi
Last recorded78,599 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 78,599 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 76,210 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 73,213 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 70,980 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 68,524 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 67,024 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 65,681 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 54,354 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 43,090 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake very slight bind

Offside Rear tyre has deep cut no cords exposed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 43,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake very slight bind

Offside Rear tyre has deep cut no cords exposed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 35,765 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,072 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 24,825 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 VFW 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 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 VFW, 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 VFW registered?

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

Is FP12 VFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 VFW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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