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FY12 NPU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,847 mi
Last recorded160,847 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 NPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 160,847 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 139,295 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 139,295 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 125,879 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 125,878 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitment issue-reset aim before retest (4.1.2 (c))

os reg light inop,nsf indicator colour fading,running gear-subframes rusting,nsr tyre tread uneven wear,front brake discs lipped-pads low,rear brake noisy

Pass 29 Oct 2021 112,780 miles

Nearside Upper bearing rough

Offside Front Upper rubber rough

Fail 28 Oct 2021 112,777 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper bearing rough

Offside Front Upper rubber rough

Pass 13 Nov 2020 96,531 miles

Front strut top bearings rough

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water contamination (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2020 96,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front strut top bearings rough

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water contamination (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 81,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 70,525 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 70,525 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 63,198 miles

Coolant leak Possible radiator ()

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 63,061 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Coolant leak Possible radiator ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 55,379 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 44,599 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 44,598 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,760 miles

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

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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FY12 NPU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FY12 NPU, 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 FY12 NPU registered?

FY12 NPU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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