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FG61 OJS

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

176,819 mi
Last recorded176,819 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 OJS
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 176,819 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026

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

os day running light inop

Pass 8 Sep 2025 164,239 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 151,832 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 151,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 135,619 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Also slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 122,286 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 106,841 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 106,810 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 98,139 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 98,139 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 90,959 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 90,959 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 83,169 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2018 83,166 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/R19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 76,066 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 66,217 miles

All 4 tyres becoming close to legal limit

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 66,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

All 4 tyres becoming close to legal limit

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 56,698 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 56,681 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 47,169 miles

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

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 OJS is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FG61 OJS, 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 OJS registered?

FG61 OJS is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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