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FP62 UNV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,910 mi
Last recorded162,910 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 UNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 162,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 162,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 156,646 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 146,058 miles

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

under neath rear rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2023 134,127 miles

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

underneath rear slightly rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2022 114,067 miles

front and rear brake discs not vary good

under neath rear axel rasty

Fail 18 Nov 2021 112,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 101,725 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 101,722 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 91,966 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Oct 2018 84,551 miles

"oil change due" showing on dash

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 84,551 miles

"oil change due" showing on dash

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 75,713 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 75,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 69,467 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 69,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 53,244 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 53,245 miles

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

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

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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FP62 UNV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Brown with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FP62 UNV, 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 FP62 UNV registered?

FP62 UNV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 3 December 2012.

Is FP62 UNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP62 UNV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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