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FV61 XVL

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,624 mi
Last recorded130,624 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 XVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 130,624 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 130,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 120,068 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 104,412 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 93,250 miles

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

incorrect tyre aspect size fitted to vehicle which could possibly affect speedo calibration

Pass 5 Jul 2021 84,157 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 69,677 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 61,551 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 61,551 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 54,517 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 54,517 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 49,487 miles

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

osf tyre slightly perished on side wall

Pass 10 May 2016 41,018 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 27,154 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 24,269 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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FV61 XVL 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 FV61 XVL, 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 FV61 XVL registered?

FV61 XVL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is FV61 XVL safe to buy?

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