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FP12 VLV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,714 mi
Last recorded60,714 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 VLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 60,714 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 57,515 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 52,240 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 49,472 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 44,587 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 39,595 miles

Coolant leak

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 32,348 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 27,059 miles

EML on

Rear Both rear tyres have heavy wear on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2016 19,928 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 19,928 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 15,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil warning light on the dash

coolant warning light on dash

Fail 1 Jul 2015 15,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil warning light on the dash

coolant warning light on dash

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 VLV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP12 VLV?

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What year was FP12 VLV registered?

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

Is FP12 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 VLV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP12 VLV have outstanding finance?

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