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FH61 GFY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

173,876 mi
Last recorded173,876 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2026 173,876 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

condensation in n/s&o/s headlamps

rear axle assembly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2025 172,654 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle assembly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2024 170,315 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 170,315 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 165,610 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s worn out of shape also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

splitting to n/s&o/s rear shock absorber bump stops

Pass 27 Jan 2022 161,186 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s&o/s worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

splitting to n/s&o/s rear shock absorber bump stops/dust covers

Pass 29 Jan 2021 157,437 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 154,385 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s front brake sticking slightly

o/s rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 22 Jan 2020 154,385 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s front brake sticking slightly

o/s rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2019 149,269 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 149,269 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 149,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 141,773 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 141,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 132,917 miles

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

under tray fitted.

Fail 25 Jan 2017 132,917 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 30 Jan 2016 110,940 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 97,804 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 GFY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FH61 GFY, 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 GFY registered?

FH61 GFY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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