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MJ61 EKX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,085 mi
Last recorded162,085 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 EKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 162,085 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 162,085 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 156,247 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 156,247 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Emissions not tested excessive black smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 146,619 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear and nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 126,624 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 113,721 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 111,075 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 111,075 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 95,352 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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MJ61 EKX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MJ61 EKX, 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 MJ61 EKX registered?

MJ61 EKX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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