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FX12 MSU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Brown Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,593 mi
Last recorded148,593 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 MSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2024 148,593 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 148,419 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 148,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 147,796 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 147,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working dip (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 141,388 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 141,388 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 141,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 133,162 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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Sep 2019 126,483 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 126,483 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 119,728 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 113,849 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 99,222 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 99,222 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 85,313 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 85,313 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 MSU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Brown with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MSU, 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 FX12 MSU registered?

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

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The MOT history for FX12 MSU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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