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FT12 EXN

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

220,296 mi
Last recorded220,296 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 EXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 220,296 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside upper gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 180,899 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 145,492 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 118,202 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 99,194 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 94,620 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 94,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2019 82,934 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 73,813 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 73,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine warning on dash

under tray broken but secure

Pass 19 Jan 2017 62,499 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,727 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 31,775 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 31,649 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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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FT12 EXN is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FT12 EXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FT12 EXN?

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What year was FT12 EXN registered?

FT12 EXN is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is FT12 EXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 EXN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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