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BV62 YYR

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,687 mi
Last recorded109,687 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 YYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 109,687 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2026 109,687 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 101,674 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 101,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 92,849 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 85,720 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 80,806 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front headlamps have condensation bud doesn't obstruct light output

under trays fitted obstructing view of underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2021 80,806 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front headlamps have condensation bud doesn't obstruct light output

under trays fitted obstructing view of underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2020 73,902 miles

Both headlamps are getting condensation in them ,but are ok

N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres are very low on the inner edges and age cracking in the treads

The underside is mainly covered by under trays

Pass 13 Nov 2019 67,636 miles

engine x under covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2018 62,555 miles

both front tyres 3mm x perishing / o/s/ headlight condensated

Pass 10 Nov 2017 52,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 52,660 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 43,752 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 35,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BV62 YYR is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BV62 YYR, 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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BV62 YYR is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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