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BL61 PHV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,392 mi
Last recorded155,392 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 155,392 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 151,028 miles

Offside Front Headlight has condensation in it.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel has some dents to outer lip. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Slight play to steering joint, not to excess.

Rear Signs of deterioration to some rear suspension bushes, not to excess.

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

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 14 Jun 2023 143,091 miles

Front Couple of chips to screen.

Offside Front Headlight has condensation in it.

Offside Front Road wheel has a couple of dents to outer lip.

Rear Rear suspension bushes deteriorated, not to excess.

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 133,316 miles

Front A couple of small chips to windscreen, not to excess.

Offside Front Slight condensation to headlight lens, not to excess.

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of going out of shape on inside edge, not to excess. 245/45/18

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroded, not to excess. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Signs of deterioration to rear suspension bushes, not to excess.

Rear Upper Both rear upper shock mounts deteriorated, not to excess.

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 124,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre showing slight signs of going out of shape on inside edge, not to excess. 245/45/18

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

Rear Upper Both rear upper shock mounts corroded, not to excess.

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 114,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing and signs of wearing on outside edge, not to excess. 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates, not to excess. (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 101,457 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low 3mm

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jun 2018 83,826 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

WINDSCREEN DAMAGE BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Fail 9 Jun 2018 83,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED BUT NOT TO EXCESS

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

WINDSCREEN DAMAGE BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Pass 17 Jun 2017 76,407 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 76,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 76,372 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,929 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PHV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BL61 PHV, 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 PHV registered?

BL61 PHV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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