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FP12 ZBW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,007 mi
Last recorded163,007 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 ZBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 163,007 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 154,470 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 154,470 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 136,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 136,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 116,610 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 94,132 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 90,492 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 89,393 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 87,632 miles

N/S/F TYRE LOW +N/S/R TYRE WEARING OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE

Pass 12 Nov 2018 84,033 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 71,676 miles

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

Wipers smeary

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 71,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Wipers smeary

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

Pass 31 May 2016 59,895 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 59,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 42,503 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 42,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

both rear tyres distorted tread

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 ZBW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZBW, 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 ZBW registered?

FP12 ZBW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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