CarVerify

Free Car Check

DS61 YFJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,800 mi
Last recorded92,800 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 YFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 92,800 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 82,306 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 75,576 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 75,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 74,182 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 66,550 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all suspension bushes deteriorated

front tyres worn on edges & close to limit

Fail 20 Feb 2019 66,550 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s front & both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all suspension bushes deteriorated

front tyres worn on edges & close to limit

Pass 6 Mar 2018 61,461 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 61,461 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs sensor (1.9.2a)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 56,503 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail o/s/f and n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2016 50,220 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 46,099 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
Full Vauxhall Insignia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DS61 YFJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey 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 DS61 YFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS61 YFJ?

You can check the full history of DS61 YFJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DS61 YFJ registered?

DS61 YFJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 February 2012.

Is DS61 YFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 YFJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DS61 YFJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DS61 YFJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.