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FD61 XWJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,054 mi
Last recorded156,054 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 156,054 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 156,054 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 151,352 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 151,348 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 147,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 147,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 144,678 miles

Condensation in both front headlamps Not affecting beam pattern at this time

Pass 2 Sep 2022 140,015 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 140,015 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 131,855 miles

Exhaust flange corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 131,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flange corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 118,020 miles

Exhaust brackets and flange rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2020 117,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust brackets and flange rusty

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2019 105,698 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 105,438 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 92,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 79,412 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear tyres "Stepping" on inner edges, more so offside, Offside low in places

Pass 31 Aug 2016 65,928 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 56,411 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber protective shroud insecure

both rear tyre treads wearing unevenly on the inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2015 34,743 miles

offside rear tyre low;edges worn adv replace

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 XWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XWJ, 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 XWJ registered?

FD61 XWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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