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FH61 GCO

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,681 mi
Last recorded183,681 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH61 GCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 183,681 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 183,681 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 171,929 miles

TPMS indicates a fault

Pass 23 Dec 2022 160,544 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2022 160,544 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2021 148,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 136,955 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 136,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2019 127,571 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 127,569 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 112,024 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 112,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 96,695 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 82,772 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 66,178 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 48,282 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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FH61 GCO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GCO, 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 GCO registered?

FH61 GCO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 9 February 2012.

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