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FD61 LJZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,930 mi
Last recorded140,930 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 140,930 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 136,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 132,403 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 132,403 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 122,901 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 122,897 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 110,581 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Mar 2022 110,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Mar 2021 106,096 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 104,680 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 104,676 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 101,467 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 96,438 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

Pass 23 Mar 2017 90,481 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 75,086 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 59,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LJZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel 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 FD61 LJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD61 LJZ registered?

FD61 LJZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is FD61 LJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 LJZ 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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