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FG61 LHW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,733 mi
Last recorded133,733 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 LHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 133,733 miles

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

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

both radiator support mountings broken

Fail 30 Apr 2025 133,729 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both radiator support mountings broken

Pass 24 Apr 2024 121,354 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 121,349 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 111,801 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 111,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 103,807 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 103,807 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 92,618 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 92,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 80,249 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 80,249 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 66,126 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 66,126 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 52,472 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 46,251 miles

Front wear on wiper blades

Fail 2 Feb 2017 46,251 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front wear on wiper blades

Pass 2 Feb 2016 41,107 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 35,119 miles

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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FG61 LHW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FG61 LHW, 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 FG61 LHW registered?

FG61 LHW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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