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FP12 ZMV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,765 mi
Last recorded119,765 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 ZMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 119,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 113,696 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 107,908 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 99,762 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 99,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 94,504 miles

Moisture in headlamps doesn't effect beam pattern

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 87,167 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 87,167 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 80,363 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 75,292 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 70,110 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 64,507 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 57,896 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 52,304 miles

Baby seat fitted not allowing to inspect seat belt

Pass 12 May 2015 44,592 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 May 2015 44,592 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside 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 ZMV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Brown with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZMV, 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

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What year was FP12 ZMV registered?

FP12 ZMV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is FP12 ZMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 ZMV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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