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FH61 UTJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,235 mi
Last recorded119,235 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH61 UTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 119,235 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 111,755 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear discs are considerably lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre inner edge slightly out of shape/stepping (245/45r18)

Fail 30 Jul 2024 111,755 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre ha sbeen run flat inner and outer sidewalls are badly damaged (245/45r18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear discs are considerably lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre inner edge slightly out of shape/stepping (245/45r18)

Pass 10 Aug 2023 103,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 95,617 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 95,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 88,367 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 85,741 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 81,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close on inner edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 73,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 68,582 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,364 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 56,518 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 49,877 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 49,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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 UTJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UTJ, 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 UTJ registered?

FH61 UTJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 21 February 2012.

Is FH61 UTJ safe to buy?

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