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FY12 SOC

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

222,019 mi
Last recorded222,019 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 SOC
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 222,019 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2026 222,019 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 210,147 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 197,278 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 197,276 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 187,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 187,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 175,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Front condensation is building up in the headlamp

Fail 30 Sep 2022 175,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint between front and middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front condensation is building up in the headlamp

Pass 4 Oct 2021 166,660 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 166,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 159,152 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 159,150 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 151,494 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 136,766 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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 101,353 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust coroding

Pass 2 Mar 2016 79,597 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2016 79,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2015 59,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SOC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SOC, 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 SOC registered?

FY12 SOC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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