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EK62 EKO

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,442 mi
Last recorded117,442 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 EKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 117,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 98,612 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2025 98,612 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 82,056 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 May 2023 74,101 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jun 2022 64,593 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 61,086 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 56,300 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Sep 2020 56,300 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring with an unsafe modification not mounted properly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2019 50,114 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2018 43,359 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Sep 2018 43,359 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 36,832 miles

Offside Front advise tyre close to limit

Fail 7 Sep 2017 36,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front advise tyre close to limit

Pass 9 Sep 2016 27,660 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 21,357 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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EK62 EKO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black 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 EK62 EKO, 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 EK62 EKO registered?

EK62 EKO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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