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MF12 CXE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,922 mi
Last recorded160,922 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 CXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 160,922 miles

Centre exhaust join and exhaust hangers corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted sitting close to pivot arm/bracket on caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens slight damage covered with tape

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface slight damage (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Nsr/Osr shock mounts slight corrosion around bolt areas

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 152,159 miles

Central exhaust joint corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 147,052 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

centre exhaust joint/all exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 140,498 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 140,498 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 131,336 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 124,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 118,443 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 110,173 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))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 94,701 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 94,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 79,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 73,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 73,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MF12 CXE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MF12 CXE, 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 MF12 CXE registered?

MF12 CXE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is MF12 CXE safe to buy?

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