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DA61 MHJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,156 mi
Last recorded108,156 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 MHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 108,156 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 106,026 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 101,017 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 101,017 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 95,223 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 91,455 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 91,455 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 80,088 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 69,800 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 69,800 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 62,225 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 61,338 miles

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

Oil leak from rear of engine ( poss oil cooler )

Fail 19 Jan 2018 61,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm with exposed cords (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak from rear of engine ( poss oil cooler )

Pass 6 Jan 2017 50,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 42,508 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 35,946 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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DA61 MHJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DA61 MHJ, 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 DA61 MHJ registered?

DA61 MHJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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The MOT history for DA61 MHJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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