2011 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · KU61 UGJ
2011 Vauxhall Insignia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 139,357 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,357 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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KU61 UGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 139,357 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU61 UGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Vauxhall Insignia (KU61 UGJ) between December 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 24 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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.
KU61 UGJ Mileage History
- 15/12/2021116,398 mi
- 29/11/2022119,707 mi+3,309 mi
- 04/12/2023126,860 mi+7,153 mi
- 10/12/2024134,793 mi+7,933 mi
- 22/10/2025139,357 mi+4,564 mi
Average of roughly 5,961 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Insignia Mk1 pre-facelift
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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