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FT12 SZU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

257,929 mi
Last recorded257,929 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 SZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 257,929 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

dual mass flywheel noisy

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 256,511 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 256,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 254,067 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 251,208 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 248,562 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 248,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 246,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 218,885 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 189,441 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 133,608 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 85,248 miles

Offside Rear flexi brake hose twisted around hand brake cable

Pass 25 Jun 2015 77,907 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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FT12 SZU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SZU, 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 FT12 SZU registered?

FT12 SZU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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