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LO61 OKB

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

172,807 mi
Last recorded172,807 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 OKB
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 172,807 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 169,198 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 169,198 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 157,218 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 149,262 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 149,261 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 143,014 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 137,030 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 137,030 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 122,787 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 122,787 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 104,735 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 104,735 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 99,391 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 85,101 miles

both front wiper blades starting to smear

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside componets

Fail 5 Jan 2016 85,101 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front wiper blades starting to smear

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside componets

Pass 26 Jan 2015 69,365 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 69,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 OKB is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black 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 LO61 OKB, 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 OKB registered?

LO61 OKB is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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