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DS61 ZZW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,703 mi
Last recorded86,703 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 ZZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 86,703 miles

Outer sidewall of offside front tyre damaged but not through to the ply or cords.

Rear indicators discoloured.

Fail 22 Jan 2026 86,703 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Outer sidewall of offside front tyre damaged but not through to the ply or cords.

Rear indicators discoloured.

Pass 20 Feb 2025 79,103 miles

Child seat nearside rear preventing the full inspection of the adult seat belt.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge.

Fail 20 Feb 2025 79,096 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child seat nearside rear preventing the full inspection of the adult seat belt.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge.

Pass 21 Feb 2024 71,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 66,502 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2022 61,194 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 54,989 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 52,759 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 52,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 48,154 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 39,860 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 33,410 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 29,152 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 25,564 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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 ZZW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZZW, 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 ZZW registered?

DS61 ZZW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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