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FN62 UPY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

237,140 mi
Last recorded237,140 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 UPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 237,140 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 237,135 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 209,725 miles

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

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

exhaust system insecure

front flexy exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2019 209,725 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust system insecure

front flexy exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2019 178,814 miles

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated

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

footbrake sinks slightly under pressure

parking brake displays a fault

Fail 4 Feb 2019 178,814 miles

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

Nearside Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated

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

footbrake sinks slightly under pressure

parking brake displays a fault

Fail 10 Oct 2018 169,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine level switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front flexy exhaust deteriorating

footbrake sinks slightley under pressure

park brake warning light on but still operates

Pass 10 Oct 2017 130,990 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on sidewall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 130,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on sidewall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 130,788 miles

both nearside tyres cut but not showing cords

Pass 16 Sep 2015 105,362 miles

Nearside Rear 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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FN62 UPY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FN62 UPY, 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 FN62 UPY registered?

FN62 UPY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is FN62 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN62 UPY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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