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AK12 BYN

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,936 mi
Last recorded208,936 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BYN
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 208,936 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 15 Oct 2022 204,586 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills -Inner & Outer-

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 5 Oct 2021 187,209 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills -Inner & Outer-

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Fail 5 Oct 2021 187,209 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills -Inner & Outer-

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 29 Sep 2020 185,662 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears. Also rear pads low. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 185,659 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears. Also rear pads low. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 162,573 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 159,930 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 157,288 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 143,572 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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Fail 7 Mar 2016 143,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml on

Pass 4 Mar 2015 104,380 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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AK12 BYN is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK12 BYN, 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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AK12 BYN is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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