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EF61 VTE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

240,101 mi
Last recorded240,101 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 VTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 240,101 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 240,101 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 196,210 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 196,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 161,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 126,545 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 126,545 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 106,548 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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EF61 VTE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EF61 VTE, 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 EF61 VTE registered?

EF61 VTE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is EF61 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 VTE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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