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EX61 PTY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,838 mi
Last recorded83,838 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 PTY
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 83,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 74,815 miles

wet test

Pass 22 Feb 2024 69,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

wet test

Fail 22 Feb 2024 69,538 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

wet test

Pass 22 Dec 2022 63,623 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 63,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 54,595 miles

Front brake discs have slight lip

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi joint in slight poor condition and has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 54,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake pad has gone metal to metal with disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pad has gone metal to metal with disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi joint in slight poor condition and has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs have slight lip

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Dec 2020 46,412 miles
Fail 25 Dec 2020 46,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 46,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 45,136 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre close to limit wearing inner edge and slight surface cracking

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 42,670 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 42,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 39,417 miles

Front both wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner wall ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 35,746 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre - not repairable

windscreen obstructions - child seat rear- coolant low - brake fluid slightly low

Fail 23 Feb 2016 35,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in nearside rear tyre - not repairable

windscreen obstructions - child seat rear- coolant low - brake fluid slightly low

Pass 23 Feb 2015 31,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 PTY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 PTY, 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 PTY registered?

EX61 PTY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is EX61 PTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 PTY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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