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GL61 UJV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,202 mi
Last recorded98,202 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 UJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 98,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 225/55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge 225/55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 98,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 225/55 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 225/55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge 225/55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 92,790 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 87,180 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring various components...

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 87,180 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring various components...

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 87,066 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (( light unit broken causing sharp edges to be exposed... Replacement required... )) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components...

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 81,201 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the inner portion of the tyre & perished on the outer portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( Brake pad looks to be very thin & possibly on minimum limit but it is not clearly visible during test. ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the inner portion of the tyre & perished on the outer portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 74,028 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ( Split.Replacement recommended. ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ( split. Replacement recommended. ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Advise Both of the rear tyres are wearing on the inner portion of the tyres.

Fail 8 Nov 2021 74,028 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ( Split.Replacement recommended. ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ( split. Replacement recommended. ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Advise Both of the rear tyres are wearing on the inner portion of the tyres.

Pass 5 Nov 2020 66,870 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ( Headlight has water ingress on the inside of the lens ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 58,163 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 10 May 2018 51,598 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 12 May 2017 45,786 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 45,786 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 24,668 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 14,170 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 14,067 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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GL61 UJV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GL61 UJV, 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 GL61 UJV registered?

GL61 UJV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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