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LO61 BBN

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,935 mi
Last recorded112,935 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 BBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 112,935 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 112,935 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 107,911 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 107,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 103,821 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 103,713 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust pipe leaking by joint with centre section . Pipe corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

Road wheel fixing missing 1 x wheel nut missing from each of the FOUR wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS / Wheel speed sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 100,088 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 99,679 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 93,022 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 86,145 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 77,082 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 66,335 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 58,831 miles

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape

Fail 11 Jan 2017 58,831 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape

Pass 13 Jan 2016 51,740 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe split (7.1.2)

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2015 39,484 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 39,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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LO61 BBN is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 LO61 BBN, 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 LO61 BBN registered?

LO61 BBN is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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