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EY62 TYV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,853 mi
Last recorded155,853 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY62 TYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 155,853 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 150,388 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 146,409 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 146,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 143,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 133,925 miles

Both headlight units have water ingress

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 133,925 miles

Both headlight units have water ingress

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 126,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 126,159 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 116,651 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box slightly leaking on the side due corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Has a light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer wall ( manufacturer code 0415 ). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 116,651 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken On both sides, are broken on lower part. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box slightly leaking on the side due corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Has a light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer wall ( manufacturer code 0415 ). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 98,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin inner shoulder

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 94,118 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2016 88,398 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 81,220 miles

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

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

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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EY62 TYV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EY62 TYV, 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 EY62 TYV registered?

EY62 TYV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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