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BF17 BYA

2017 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,342 mi
Last recorded118,342 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Insignia57,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF17 BYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 118,342 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 118,323 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 81,616 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 81,610 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Pass 30 Jul 2024 48,505 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 39,640 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Pass 19 Apr 2022 30,345 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 30,343 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 23,062 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 18,335 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2020

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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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BF17 BYA is a 2017 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 57,086 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 BF17 BYA, 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF17 BYA registered?

BF17 BYA is a 2017 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 2 May 2017.

Is BF17 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF17 BYA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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