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BV62 YYW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,850 mi
Last recorded150,850 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 YYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 150,850 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 150,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 139,076 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Fail 5 Jan 2022 139,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Pass 5 Jan 2021 125,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 116,121 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 116,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 100,058 miles

Nearside 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))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2018 100,058 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside 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))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 68,207 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 45,666 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread close to wear indicators

Nearside Rear tyre tread close to wear indicators

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2016 45,665 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre tread close to wear indicators

Nearside Rear tyre tread close to wear indicators

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 40,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear nearing wear markers

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 40,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear nearing wear markers

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YYW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YYW, 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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What year was BV62 YYW registered?

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

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