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FD61 XUO

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

226,531 mi
Last recorded226,531 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 226,531 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 220,539 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 220,534 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 215,242 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 210,225 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 210,193 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Tpms light on,low pressure.

Pass 19 Oct 2021 204,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive + Underside soaked in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 206,762 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive + Underside soaked in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 185,705 miles

emissions too low to register

Pass 2 Apr 2019 162,738 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 142,514 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear Both bump stops insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2017 112,744 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 81,505 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 9 Feb 2016 81,505 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 26 Jan 2015 53,945 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 53,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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 XUO 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 68.8%.

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 XUO, 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 XUO registered?

FD61 XUO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is FD61 XUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 XUO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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