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EX61 PHZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,362 mi
Last recorded195,362 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 PHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2026 195,362 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 182,384 miles

both rear outer sills corroding

Fail 12 Sep 2025 182,384 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear outer sills corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2024 168,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 156,735 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front ( very close ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 156,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front ( very close ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 144,949 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 133,466 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))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 133,463 miles

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

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

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))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 119,905 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 105,368 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 91,308 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit 2mm

rear subframe and suspension arms corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2017 75,821 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit 2mm

Fail 26 Jun 2017 75,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit 2mm

Pass 16 Jul 2016 63,900 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 50,403 miles

exhaust system corroding

offside rear brake binding slightly - evidence of getting hot

Fail 9 Jul 2015 50,403 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroding

offside rear brake binding slightly - evidence of getting hot

Pass 24 Jan 2015 44,753 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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EX61 PHZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX61 PHZ, 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 EX61 PHZ registered?

EX61 PHZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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