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CV62 BYD

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,581 mi
Last recorded129,581 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 BYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 129,581 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

undersealed

Fail 2 May 2024 129,574 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Fail 8 Apr 2024 129,567 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 200,535 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 200,531 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 111,246 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 111,246 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 97,834 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 95,024 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 89,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

mil light on

Pass 29 Apr 2016 56,853 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 24,655 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 24,651 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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CV62 BYD is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CV62 BYD, 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 CV62 BYD registered?

CV62 BYD is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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