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FX12 MLV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,308 mi
Last recorded135,308 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 MLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2026 135,308 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 128,463 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill section corrosion

water ingress at nearside headlamp

Pass 16 Oct 2024 121,315 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 121,311 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to centre exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 112,622 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 104,879 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 97,288 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 90,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 84,770 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under bonnet covers fitted restricting inspection

under vehicle covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2019 81,048 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 76,149 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 74,052 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 65,062 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 56,001 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 44,381 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 44,380 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FX12 MLV 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 FX12 MLV, 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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FX12 MLV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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