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MF61 HBD

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,678 mi
Last recorded88,678 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 HBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 88,678 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 88,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 86,497 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 86,497 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 85,703 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 85,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 82,404 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak above gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 82,404 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn damaged by worn out pad (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak above gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 79,398 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 75,209 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 72,377 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))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 72,377 miles

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

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

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 Dec 2019 66,797 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 60,200 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 54,132 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 54,132 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 48,339 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre (near sidewall)

offside rear tyre tread low

Pass 15 Dec 2015 40,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 32,229 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brakes binding

Pass 10 Dec 2014 32,229 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brakes binding

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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MF61 HBD is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MF61 HBD, 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 MF61 HBD registered?

MF61 HBD is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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