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FP12 YYS

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,253 mi
Last recorded79,253 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 YYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 79,253 miles

Offside Front tyre at 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/19 98Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front shock absorbers corroded

both head lamps have slight condensation

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

coolant level low/message also on dash

engine oil leak at rear of engine/filter housing

service soon message on dash

Fail 24 Aug 2023 79,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to check aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre at 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/19 98Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front shock absorbers corroded

both head lamps have slight condensation

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

coolant level low/message also on dash

engine oil leak at rear of engine/filter housing

service soon message on dash

Pass 13 Aug 2022 73,401 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inside of alloy slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant low

service vehicle soon message (malfunction)

Fail 11 Aug 2022 73,401 miles

Emissions not tested Large leaks preventing emissions being tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe and silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Possible calliper issue or slides seized (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inside of alloy slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Seems to be from filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant low

service vehicle soon message (malfunction)

Pass 10 Aug 2021 65,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 10 Aug 2021 65,902 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Aug 2020 55,846 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 55,834 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 50,291 miles

Front n/s and o/s brakes binding slightly

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on walls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 44,505 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perished

Fail 11 May 2018 44,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perished

Pass 4 May 2017 38,644 miles

Offside Rear shocker bump stop dust cover insecure

Rear both rear tyres perishing on walls

Fail 4 May 2017 38,644 miles

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

Offside Rear shocker bump stop dust cover insecure

Rear both rear tyres perishing on walls

Pass 20 May 2016 33,264 miles

Nearside Rear small cuts in tyre

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

Pass 16 May 2015 27,487 miles

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 YYS is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black 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 YYS, 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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FP12 YYS is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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