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DY61 SBZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,855 mi
Last recorded182,855 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 SBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 182,855 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRONG ADVISE (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2023 176,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe at rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 170,036 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 170,036 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 164,741 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear lower small link arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber upper mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front, offside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 164,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear lower small link arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber upper mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front, offside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 159,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 159,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 153,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

knock coming from under the car pos exhaust knock

Pass 21 Dec 2017 144,980 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 144,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 137,868 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 132,594 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 132,594 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 97,817 miles

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

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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DY61 SBZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY61 SBZ, 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 DY61 SBZ registered?

DY61 SBZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is DY61 SBZ safe to buy?

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