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EN61 OJS

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,870 mi
Last recorded147,870 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 OJS
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 147,870 miles

Front light output n/s and o/s headlamp lenses have condensation inside

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 138,181 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s headlamp lenses have condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 138,181 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s headlamp lenses have condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 130,107 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer sill corroding

Offside Front headlamp has condensation in lens not affecting beam image

Fail 19 Feb 2024 130,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer sill corroding

Offside Front headlamp has condensation in lens not affecting beam image

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 120,803 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 109,587 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 103,727 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 103,721 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 89,826 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 89,826 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 86,448 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 86,448 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 79,982 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 79,982 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 73,407 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 73,405 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 66,124 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,381 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 55,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 55,577 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EN61 OJS is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EN61 OJS, 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 EN61 OJS registered?

EN61 OJS is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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