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FR12 FCU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,189 mi
Last recorded117,189 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 FCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 117,189 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded spring corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing clovers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn some bushes worn / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2026 117,188 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded spring corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing clovers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn some bushes worn / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 108,200 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc corroded and slightly sticking , not effecting brake force (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 99,425 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 90,832 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 90,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 84,020 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 78,799 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 74,533 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 67,959 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 62,429 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 62,429 miles

Offside 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))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 56,816 miles

Nearside Rear tyre at 2-5 mm.out of shape on inner edge and has a nail in.

Offside Rear tyre below 3 mm and out of shape on inner edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions to clean for a reading.

oil level high.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 38,308 miles

Offside Front tyre @ 2mm

Pass 6 Jul 2015 23,106 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 21,578 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FR12 FCU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black 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 FR12 FCU, 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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FR12 FCU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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