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DS61 FGG

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,886 mi
Last recorded110,886 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 110,886 miles

Front Steering wheel has slight play

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Disc backing plates poor

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 110,886 miles

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

Front Steering wheel has slight play

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel has slight noise on rotation

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad low, cannot see inner, advise to replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Disc backing plates poor

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 97,857 miles

All disc backing plates corroded

Colant leak around radiator area

Coolant system has oil contamination

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Illegal on inside, STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 97,857 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure Inner wing cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All disc backing plates corroded

Colant leak around radiator area

Coolant system has oil contamination

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Illegal on inside, STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 94,557 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 94,557 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust separated at centre (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 88,105 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2021 88,105 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 82,209 miles

Front Front flexi exhaust perished

Pass 10 Jun 2019 59,808 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 52,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2018 52,301 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tail lamp damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2017 44,444 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 36,074 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC OUTER FACES PITTED

Fail 12 May 2016 36,074 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC OUTER FACES PITTED

Pass 19 Mar 2015 27,771 miles

Both rear wheels binding

Inner wing panel loose

Offside front wheel slight bind

STRONG ADVISE,Both front tyres at 2mm or less in places

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 FGG 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 62.5%.

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 DS61 FGG, 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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DS61 FGG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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