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FP62 VAJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,339 mi
Last recorded133,339 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 VAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 133,339 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 131,455 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner 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 31 Jan 2024 129,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 127,091 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 123,382 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2021 119,516 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 115,199 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 111,148 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 108,450 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 106,391 miles

Front Lower Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 106,391 miles

Front Lower Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 87,409 miles

front tyres 3.0mm

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 VAJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FP62 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

FP62 VAJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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