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EJ61 XFK

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,275 mi
Last recorded89,275 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 XFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 89,275 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 79,880 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 71,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 71,555 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 65,484 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 61,114 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 56,650 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 56,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 53,493 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 53,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 48,798 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 44,323 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 41,233 miles

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear

Fail 31 Jan 2017 41,233 miles

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

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear

Pass 5 Jan 2016 36,558 miles

Front brake pads approx. 80% worn

Front tyres on 2.5mm

Pass 5 Jan 2015 31,319 miles

front tyres close too wear bars

rear brake pads 95% worn and brake discs lipped

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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EJ61 XFK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ61 XFK, 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 EJ61 XFK registered?

EJ61 XFK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is EJ61 XFK safe to buy?

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