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DS62 FAJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,750 mi
Last recorded150,750 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 FAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 150,750 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 141,385 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 132,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 132,994 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 113,350 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 113,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed through inner edge of tyre .. 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strongly advise inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high re- adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread edges de-void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front daytime running light inop

Pass 29 Nov 2019 89,879 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened arm marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 78,507 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 64,900 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 49,811 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 35,183 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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DS62 FAJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS62 FAJ, 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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DS62 FAJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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