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DS61 CYL

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

163,906 mi
Last recorded163,906 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 CYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 163,906 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2026 163,906 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2025 162,014 miles

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 light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 159,589 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 157,979 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 144,738 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 130,381 miles

Offside Rear tyre 2mm an feathered slightly...

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 120,301 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 110,006 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 99,343 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 86,440 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre low on edges

Offside registration lamp slightly dimmer than the other side

Pass 24 Feb 2017 73,109 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 60,999 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 46,734 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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DS61 CYL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DS61 CYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS61 CYL registered?

DS61 CYL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 2 February 2012.

Is DS61 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 CYL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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