2011 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · FE61 AEK
2011 Vauxhall Insignia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 109,616 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,616 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE61 AEK Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 109,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE61 AEK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Insignia (FE61 AEK) between October 2014 and March 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
FE61 AEK Mileage History
- 13/10/20149,065 mi
- 28/10/201531,462 mi+22,397 mi
- 13/10/201651,625 mi+20,163 mi
- 01/11/201759,011 mi+7,386 mi
- 03/11/201759,061 mi+50 mi
- 14/11/201866,576 mi+7,515 mi
- 04/11/201976,327 mi+9,751 mi
- 05/11/202083,818 mi+7,491 mi
- 07/03/202292,182 mi+8,364 mi
- 04/03/202398,184 mi+6,002 mi
- 05/03/2024100,936 mi+2,752 mi
- 08/03/2025104,597 mi+3,661 mi
- 08/03/2025104,597 mi
- 19/03/2026109,616 mi+5,019 mi
Average of roughly 8,797 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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