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FP62 VAO

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,818 mi
Last recorded174,818 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP62 VAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 174,818 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 157,525 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 157,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 137,019 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 136,921 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 127,801 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 127,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 110,316 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 97,719 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 85,023 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 85,023 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 68,848 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 53,380 miles

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 VAO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VAO, 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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How do I check the history of FP62 VAO?

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What year was FP62 VAO registered?

FP62 VAO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is FP62 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP62 VAO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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