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FP61 YMO

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,222 mi
Last recorded139,222 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 YMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 139,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 225/50R17W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 139,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 225/50R17W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 127,560 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front wing damage

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm , 225 55 17 101Y (5.2.3 (e))

engine auxillary belt suspect frayed or wrong belt fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2025 127,295 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both headlight units fitted with LED bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect fitted with LED light bulbs , not to be fitted after mot , no definitive beam pattern from bulbs units , not secure in holders either (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front wing damage

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm , 225 55 17 101Y (5.2.3 (e))

engine auxillary belt suspect frayed or wrong belt fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2024 118,485 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 118,483 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear number plate lights very dim.

Pass 20 Jan 2023 178,939 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 106,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 99,982 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 99,982 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 94,330 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 86,752 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 86,718 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 69,839 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 105,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 55,344 miles

rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2015 34,566 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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FP61 YMO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue 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 FP61 YMO, 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 FP61 YMO registered?

FP61 YMO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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