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KX61 LFZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,017 mi
Last recorded134,017 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX61 LFZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2026 134,017 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2025 116,922 miles

front and rear suspension components covered in a fresh coat of underseal

rear axle 4x4 system not functioning correctly information lights on on dash

Fail 27 Jan 2025 116,918 miles

Emissions unable to be completed e\x in two (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear axle 4x4 system not functioning correctly information lights on on dash

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 20 Jan 2024 104,196 miles

BRAKE FLUID LOW

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides water inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 wheels slight difficult to turn

brake pedal soft

exhaust system corroded

fault message on dash need attention service axel

Pass 20 Jan 2023 95,741 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 3 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both rear brakes binding and very difficult to turn by hand - advise repair asap

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system in very poor condition - advise replace front & rear sections

multiple fault messages on dash

Fail 20 Jan 2023 95,741 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 3 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear both rear brakes binding and very difficult to turn by hand - advise repair asap

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system in very poor condition - advise replace front & rear sections

multiple fault messages on dash

Pass 21 Jan 2022 89,219 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both main pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2022 89,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both main pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2021 85,180 miles

General underside corrosion to components and to body.

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 81,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil misting F + R sump area - possibly residue from filter change (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *ADVISE FIX* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres low 2mm *ADVISE FIX* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 76,358 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 76,358 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 71,962 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 71,962 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 66,188 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 58,101 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 58,101 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 41,489 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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KX61 LFZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KX61 LFZ, 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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KX61 LFZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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