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FD61 LEF

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,483 mi
Last recorded137,483 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 LEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 137,483 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit - both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 129,494 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 120,506 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 120,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 112,414 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing unevenly worn & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 106,525 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 105,016 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 104,132 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 102,530 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 100,301 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 100,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 96,841 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops broken

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 1 Jul 2017 96,827 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshener (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front brake binding on slightly

both rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops broken

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 29 Jun 2016 92,089 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 92,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 86,978 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 86,978 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 75,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front Tyre worn severely on the outer edge & has many deep cuts but can not see ply or cords

offside rear Tyre worn unevenly on the inner edge

Fail 7 Jan 2015 75,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front Tyre worn severely on the outer edge & has many deep cuts but can not see ply or cords

offside rear Tyre worn unevenly on the inner edge

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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FD61 LEF is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FD61 LEF, 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 FD61 LEF registered?

FD61 LEF is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is FD61 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 LEF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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