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DA61 MTO

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,640 mi
Last recorded112,640 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 112,640 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 112,640 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 103,097 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 103,097 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 93,342 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 93,342 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 84,313 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 75,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 74,978 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 67,520 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 67,474 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 57,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45ZR18 100W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 57,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45ZR18 100W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 56,844 miles

exhaust flexy pipe corroded

nearside front shocker leaking

offside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2019 56,823 miles

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

exhaust flexy pipe corroded

nearside front shocker leaking

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2018 49,347 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 43,221 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 35,805 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 29,532 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 MTO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DA61 MTO, 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 MTO registered?

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

Is DA61 MTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 MTO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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