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DY62 YFK

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,081 mi
Last recorded168,081 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 YFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2026 168,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 148,524 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heavily corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2024 141,240 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 25 Apr 2024 140,739 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 2 May 2023 132,873 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 122,622 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2022 122,335 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2021 111,591 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 103,757 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 97,110 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on inside edge and both perished (5.2.3 (e))

engine under tray insecure

Pass 3 May 2018 88,608 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 88,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2017 81,381 miles

advise various chips across windscreen

Fail 15 May 2017 81,381 miles

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

advise various chips across windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,219 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,768 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 44,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre tread getting low

nails both rear tyres / n/s/r tyre not in great condition

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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DY62 YFK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DY62 YFK, 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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DY62 YFK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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