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FX12 YFR

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

185,314 mi
Last recorded185,314 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 YFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 185,314 miles

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

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

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

near side front head lamp has water ingres

Fail 3 Apr 2025 185,314 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

near side front head lamp has water ingres

Pass 7 Mar 2024 174,613 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 174,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective near side front head lamp has water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre is worn to only 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 162,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective ne ar side front head lamp has water contamination (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 162,413 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective ne ar side front head lamp has water contamination (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 146,208 miles

water ingress in near side front head lamp

Fail 25 Jan 2022 146,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

water ingress in near side front head lamp

Pass 13 Oct 2020 118,286 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 118,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 113,260 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 113,246 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 90,814 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 90,777 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 62,212 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 62,212 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 49,155 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 40,204 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 40,204 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 33,338 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 22,220 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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FX12 YFR is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YFR, 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 YFR is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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