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C7 ECX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,241 mi
Last recorded128,241 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 ECX
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 128,241 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 117,186 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2021 116,701 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 116,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 116,700 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 102,658 miles

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

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

Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2018 87,663 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 87,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 74,530 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,007 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 57,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre bald inside edge

Pass 2 Jul 2015 41,567 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 41,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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C7 ECX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C7 ECX, 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 C7 ECX registered?

C7 ECX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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