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DS61 FGO

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

182,553 mi
Last recorded182,553 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 FGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 182,553 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 173,065 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 161,834 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 133,893 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 133,893 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 115,860 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 100,737 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 84,354 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 70,290 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 57,278 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 49,253 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 42,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

advise check tracking on vehicle

both head light aims were low [adjusted]

child seat fitted

front wiper blades are worn

nearside front + nearside rear tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 21 Jan 2015 30,883 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 FGO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel 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 DS61 FGO, 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 DS61 FGO registered?

DS61 FGO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is DS61 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 FGO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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