2012 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · FH12 FJE
2012 Vauxhall Insignia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 153,718 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,718 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH12 FJE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 153,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH12 FJE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Insignia (FH12 FJE) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insucure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
FH12 FJE Mileage History
- 18/07/2024138,047 mi
- 23/07/2025146,509 mi+8,462 mi
- 24/07/2025146,509 mi
- 30/07/2026153,612 mi+7,103 mi
- 03/08/2026153,718 mi+106 mi
Average of roughly 7,673 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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