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AF59 YKG

2009 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,002 mi
Last recorded63,002 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Insignia82,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 YKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2023 63,002 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre heavily perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion to suspension components at rear

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside rear brake slight binding evident when wheel rotated by hand

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Offside & Nearside. Full inspection not possible due to wheel trim; replacement advised (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 56,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres low on pressure

exhaust flexi breaking up

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2020 53,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi breaking up

Pass 27 Aug 2019 50,863 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin heavily worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 50,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin heavily worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 47,259 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly & showing signs of getting hot

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 42,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 42,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 38,431 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 38,431 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,820 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 26,659 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 26,659 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 22,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 18,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 18,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AF59 YKG is a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 82,516 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 AF59 YKG, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF59 YKG registered?

AF59 YKG is a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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