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FD61 LKJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

116,448 mi
Last recorded116,448 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 LKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 116,448 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose on back box

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber damaged (back rubber of centre pipe) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 116,414 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Hole in pipe off water pump ()

Exhaust heat shield loose on back box

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber damaged (back rubber of centre pipe) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 108,837 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 108,836 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 102,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 94,531 miles

All tyres low tread

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 87,851 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 85,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 82,434 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 74,475 miles

n/s front Tyre tread 3mm

Pass 5 Jan 2018 67,574 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 60,992 miles

inner edge of rear tyre treads slightly worn

Pass 7 Jan 2016 54,078 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 54,075 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 7 Jan 2015 42,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2015 42,570 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre tread 2mm

o/s front tyre tread 3mm

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 LKJ 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 FD61 LKJ, 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 LKJ registered?

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

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