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GV61 MMK

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,739 mi
Last recorded137,739 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 MMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 137,739 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2025 129,532 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 129,532 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 123,981 miles

Nearside Front asymmetric tyre fitted incorrectly, inside out

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens has a build up of condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 17 Dec 2024 123,981 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front asymmetric tyre fitted incorrectly, inside out

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens has a build up of condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 19 Dec 2023 114,964 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine & underbody covers fitted

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 22 Dec 2022 105,500 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

fuel filler pipe and fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 17 Dec 2021 95,380 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2020 85,956 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake pipe connector corroded

The engine has covers fitted

The exhaust system is corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2020 85,956 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside & offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake pipe connector corroded

The engine has covers fitted

The exhaust system is corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2019 78,448 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

The engine & under body has covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2019 70,909 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 59,629 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 47,792 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 37,701 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 30,042 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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GV61 MMK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GV61 MMK, 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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GV61 MMK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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