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MJ61 FKV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,108 mi
Last recorded134,108 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2024 134,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 126,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 126,998 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake squeal

Pass 25 Feb 2022 120,539 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 100,280 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 89,792 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 81,164 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 81,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 74,588 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2017 74,588 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 60,717 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 54,235 miles

front brake pads approx 1/4 left

front tyres are on 2mm

nsf tyre has a nail in it

Fail 12 Jan 2016 54,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads approx 1/4 left

front tyres are on 2mm

nsf tyre has a nail in it

Pass 6 Jan 2015 43,134 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 FKV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MJ61 FKV, 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 FKV registered?

MJ61 FKV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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