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BL61 EMX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,734 mi
Last recorded216,734 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 EMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 216,734 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front stone chip in wind screen

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 216,734 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front stone chip in wind screen

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 208,243 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 196,529 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 196,529 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 183,472 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine undertray insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2022 168,402 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 168,402 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 152,329 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 139,813 miles

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

wear on inner edge of tread on Nearside Front Tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2019 124,067 miles

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Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 103,705 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 92,102 miles

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

brake fluid low level

front tyres worn close to legal requirement and void of tread on edges

Fail 3 Feb 2017 92,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake fluid low level

front tyres worn close to legal requirement and void of tread on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2016 64,128 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 64,125 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 45,710 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 45,710 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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BL61 EMX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL61 EMX, 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 BL61 EMX registered?

BL61 EMX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 8 February 2012.

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