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HV61 WXZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,677 mi
Last recorded187,677 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 WXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 187,677 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 172,656 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2023 155,924 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light loos

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 140,819 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

daytime running lights not working

Fail 12 Aug 2022 140,819 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))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

daytime running lights not working

Pass 29 Jan 2021 117,017 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Offside Rear shock absorber cover loose

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2021 117,017 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber cover loose

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2019 104,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 93,431 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced no acceleration produced

Fail 24 Jul 2018 93,431 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced no acceleration produced

Pass 25 Jul 2017 80,259 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Fail 24 Jul 2017 80,259 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Pass 19 Jul 2016 67,601 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 67,601 miles

Stop lamp not working all stop lamps not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2016 59,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 39,209 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HV61 WXZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black 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 HV61 WXZ, 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 HV61 WXZ registered?

HV61 WXZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is HV61 WXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV61 WXZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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