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FG61 LMV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,358 mi
Last recorded142,358 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 LMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 142,358 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 142,358 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 134,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both rear exhaust rubbers worn

center propshaft bracket/rubber worn

rear axle/suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2023 128,420 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

both rear exhaust rubbers worn

rear axle and suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2022 122,467 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 116,815 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 111,396 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 107,491 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 94,774 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 94,773 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 81,735 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 81,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 67,474 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 58,312 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 58,312 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 49,840 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 LMV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel 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 FG61 LMV, 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 LMV registered?

FG61 LMV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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