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HG61 EXJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Brown Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,982 mi
Last recorded82,982 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 EXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 82,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 78,667 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective flaking (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlight has ingress of water

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

Offside Front tyre 10 years old

Offside headlight has ingress of water

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 78,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective flaking (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside headlight has ingress of water

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

Offside Front tyre 10 years old

Offside headlight has ingress of water

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 74,533 miles

moderate leaks on both front struts

n/s reg inop

water ingress on n/s headlamp

Fail 6 Mar 2024 74,533 miles

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

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

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

moderate leaks on both front struts

n/s reg inop

water ingress on n/s headlamp

Pass 15 Feb 2023 68,149 miles

both front tyres 2.5mm 225/55/17w xl

minor leak on both front struts

wear on front discs and pads low

Pass 1 Sep 2021 56,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front some condensation in n/s headlamp

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 54,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front some condensation in n/s headlamp

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 53,206 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 53,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 49,744 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 43,267 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 43,267 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (100% worn) (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 38,765 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 30,951 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant bottle leaking

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside wiperblade splitting

Pass 21 Jan 2015 23,800 miles

front tyres close too wear bars

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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HG61 EXJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Brown with a 1,364cc petrol 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 HG61 EXJ, 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 HG61 EXJ registered?

HG61 EXJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is HG61 EXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG61 EXJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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