2012 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Petrol · SW12 FPA
2012 Vauxhall Insignia (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 81,812 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
SW12 FPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 81,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SW12 FPA Mileage History
- 18/12/202370,258 mi
- 11/12/202476,759 mi+6,501 mi
- 03/01/202681,246 mi+4,487 mi
- 11/03/202681,812 mi+566 mi
- 11/03/202681,812 mi
Average of roughly 5,185 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW12 FPA 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 (SW12 FPA) between December 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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