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DA61 MLJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,229 mi
Last recorded66,229 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 MLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 66,229 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 66,221 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 64,767 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 63,439 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 60,659 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 57,803 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 55,129 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 53,018 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 50,245 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 46,804 miles

Front discs slightly corroded on inner

Pass 12 Jan 2017 43,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 38,931 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 34,607 miles

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

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 MLJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DA61 MLJ, 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 MLJ registered?

DA61 MLJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is DA61 MLJ safe to buy?

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