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EX61 PLZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,038 mi
Last recorded72,038 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 PLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 72,038 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 72,037 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 60,744 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 52,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2017 45,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2017 45,060 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 37,519 miles

Nearside Front tyre damage on sidewall

Offside Front tyre damage on sidewall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 60% worn (3.5.1g)

engine emission to clean for readout

Fail 6 May 2016 37,519 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre damage on sidewall

Offside Front tyre damage on sidewall

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

engine emission to clean for readout

Pass 11 Apr 2015 31,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Fail 11 Apr 2015 31,261 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

front 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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EX61 PLZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PLZ, 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 PLZ registered?

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

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