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BL61 GXU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,204 mi
Last recorded120,204 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 GXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 120,204 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 120,204 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 118,261 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 116,053 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 113,550 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 103,063 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 90,922 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 83,553 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 83,553 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 73,119 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 72,711 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Jan 2015 72,711 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GXU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GXU, 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 GXU registered?

BL61 GXU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is BL61 GXU safe to buy?

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