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FH61 FUE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,171 mi
Last recorded111,171 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 111,171 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 111,171 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 110,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 107,273 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 107,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 100,770 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 93,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Upper and lower guards fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2020 86,651 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 83,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slightly worn uneven across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slightly worn uneven across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine idle up and down slightly

offside front seat belt slow to return

Fail 11 Mar 2019 83,959 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slightly worn uneven across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slightly worn uneven across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine idle up and down slightly

offside front seat belt slow to return

Pass 7 Mar 2018 76,471 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 70,005 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 69,989 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 62,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heel/toe wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 41,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FUE 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 FUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH61 FUE registered?

FH61 FUE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is FH61 FUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH61 FUE 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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