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EX61 PXV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,216 mi
Last recorded118,216 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 118,216 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 109,127 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 109,119 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 102,428 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 96,368 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 88,834 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 81,983 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 81,983 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 76,173 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2020 76,173 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 69,590 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 62,870 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 56,385 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 46,998 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 36,604 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 36,604 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PXV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 EX61 PXV, 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 PXV registered?

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

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The MOT history for EX61 PXV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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