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CP61 RKU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,691 mi
Last recorded88,691 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 RKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 88,691 miles

condensation in headlamps

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 5 Feb 2026 88,691 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

condensation in headlamps

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2025 82,515 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 75,718 miles

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

corrosion on rear suspension & subframe,not excessive

Pass 6 Feb 2023 69,077 miles

Offside Rear slight tightness in wheel on hand rotation

slight corrosion on some components

Fail 6 Feb 2023 69,077 miles

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

Offside Rear slight tightness in wheel on hand rotation

slight corrosion on some components

Pass 7 Feb 2022 62,754 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on edges

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

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked

slight corrosion on suspension components

Fail 7 Feb 2022 62,754 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on edges

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

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 1 Feb 2021 59,966 miles

Corrosion on suspension components

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

Offside Rear Lamp cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn off to 1.6mm on inside edge

Fail 1 Feb 2021 59,966 miles

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

Corrosion on suspension components

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

Offside Rear Lamp cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn off to 1.6mm on inside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2020 58,310 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn off and stepping

slight corrosion on some suspension components

Pass 4 Feb 2019 49,301 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear surface corrosion on subframe

Fail 4 Feb 2019 49,301 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear surface corrosion on subframe

Pass 31 Jan 2018 40,380 miles

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 31 Jan 2017 32,077 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 24,851 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 16,224 miles

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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CP61 RKU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue 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 CP61 RKU, 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 CP61 RKU registered?

CP61 RKU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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