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FD61 XLE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,510 mi
Last recorded110,510 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 XLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 110,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 106,444 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm also edges worn badly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn also nail in inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 102,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 98,456 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 98,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 90,767 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 90,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 84,882 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 84,785 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 80,743 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 75,535 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 75,523 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 69,263 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 69,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 61,493 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 52,884 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 41,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2014 41,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XLE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

FD61 XLE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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