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LP61 VZS

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,185 mi
Last recorded180,185 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 VZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 180,185 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 165,213 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 150,489 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 150,487 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 139,882 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 121,905 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 113,626 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 106,609 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 90,033 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 73,053 miles

child seat fitted front passenger and rear

under tray fitted obscurring some components

Fail 4 Feb 2017 73,053 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter casing (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted front passenger and rear

under tray fitted obscurring some components

Pass 11 Feb 2016 56,037 miles

Air freshner removed from mirror to prevent failure under section 8.3:1 drivers view

Front Reg plate starting to deteriorate but not likely to be mis read

Front Weal lip on front brake discs

Offside Front Damper starting to weep

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2016 56,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Air freshner removed from mirror to prevent failure under section 8.3:1 drivers view

Front Reg plate starting to deteriorate but not likely to be mis read

Front Weal lip on front brake discs

Offside Front Damper starting to weep

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2015 41,254 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 41,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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LP61 VZS is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LP61 VZS, 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 LP61 VZS registered?

LP61 VZS is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is LP61 VZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP61 VZS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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