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FN61 POA

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,851 mi
Last recorded138,851 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 POA
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 138,851 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 125,653 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 119,342 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 113,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 113,398 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 111,602 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 111,583 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bolted flange joint / possibly Gasket required and new bolts.... (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 108,988 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolted joint.... (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 108,980 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick very low.......... (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolted joint.... (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 103,381 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases first bolted joint underside (gasket area.) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 98,469 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 98,466 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 89,689 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 74,914 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 64,241 miles

both rear shocker covers adrift

Fail 2 Jan 2015 64,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear inner side lights inop

both rear shocker covers adrift

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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FN61 POA 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 FN61 POA, 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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FN61 POA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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