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FH61 FVA

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,719 mi
Last recorded193,719 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 193,719 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 184,159 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 175,834 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 165,805 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 165,797 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 155,838 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 144,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front wheel arch liner loose not likely to deattach

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

covers fitted to vehicle unable to fully inspect

Fail 19 Feb 2021 144,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner loose not likely to deattach

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

covers fitted to vehicle unable to fully inspect

Pass 29 Feb 2020 135,650 miles

Nearside Front arch liner slightly loose but not likely to become detached

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

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 29 Feb 2020 135,650 miles

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

Nearside Front arch liner slightly loose but not likely to become detached

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

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 9 Mar 2019 126,496 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 114,590 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 101,600 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 87,058 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of some underside components

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 15 Feb 2016 87,058 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of some underside components

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 30 Jan 2015 71,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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 FVA 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 FH61 FVA, 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 FVA registered?

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

Is FH61 FVA safe to buy?

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