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FP12 BYL

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,248 mi
Last recorded121,248 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 BYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2024 121,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened hand brake cable braket (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear indicator very bright

coolant level low

front fog lights inop

Pass 13 Mar 2023 114,352 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 111,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Jul 2022 111,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction boost pressure switch (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Jul 2021 94,442 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 94,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 77,420 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 72,314 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 68,511 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 63,949 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 63,949 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 50,770 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 50,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 40,036 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 40,036 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FP12 BYL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FP12 BYL, 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 FP12 BYL registered?

FP12 BYL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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