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FH61 FRZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,149 mi
Last recorded169,149 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH61 FRZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 169,149 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 164,626 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 164,626 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to Severe Diesel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 160,936 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 160,936 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 158,937 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 156,030 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 153,016 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 153,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2019 143,226 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 138,301 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 126,331 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 126,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 112,644 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 90,903 miles

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

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

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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FH61 FRZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FH61 FRZ, 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 FH61 FRZ registered?

FH61 FRZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is FH61 FRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH61 FRZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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