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FR12 FWX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

176,481 mi
Last recorded176,481 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 FWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 176,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 167,922 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 158,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 149,405 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))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 139,694 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to the limit of 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 127,612 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 119,502 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 110,334 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

undertray fitted restricting view

Pass 27 Jul 2018 97,713 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine undertray restricting view

Pass 24 Jul 2017 84,493 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 68,751 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 68,751 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 52,023 miles

Rear tyres chopping on inside edge.

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 FWX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FWX, 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 FR12 FWX registered?

FR12 FWX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 4 August 2012.

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The MOT history for FR12 FWX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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