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BT61 LFX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

223,052 mi
Last recorded223,052 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 LFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 223,052 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Cv joint noisy

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 211,121 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 210,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 207,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 204,387 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 204,387 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 200,990 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 200,990 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 188,068 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 162,710 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 162,710 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 150,588 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing drop link (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 122,545 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 88,036 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 88,036 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 51,212 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 17,751 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BT61 LFX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BT61 LFX, 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 BT61 LFX registered?

BT61 LFX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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