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DS61 ZYU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,014 mi
Last recorded119,014 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 ZYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 119,014 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 115,705 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sunstrip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened At rear mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 111,298 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 111,206 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 111,201 miles

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

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction window sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both o/s and n/s front tyres outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2022 94,882 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 94,880 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 85,599 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 78,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

exhaust system

Pass 18 Sep 2019 72,974 miles

exhaust system showing corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2018 65,476 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 61,045 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 61,044 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 52,575 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 42,824 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 33,390 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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DS61 ZYU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZYU, 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 DS61 ZYU registered?

DS61 ZYU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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