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FY12 YSW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,866 mi
Last recorded67,866 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 YSW
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 67,866 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 62,993 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop and dust cover insecure

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding very slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop insecure and dust cover

Pass 5 Jul 2024 59,865 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2024 59,865 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2023 57,244 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2023 57,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2022 53,831 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2022 53,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2021 48,660 miles

Nearside Rear Upper bump stop insecure and deteriorated

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber bump stop insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2020 46,386 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished and insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop perished and dropped

Pass 27 Feb 2019 40,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stops perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop perished and dropped

Pass 26 Feb 2018 34,518 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 34,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 28,584 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 22,308 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 16,500 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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FY12 YSW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY12 YSW, 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 FY12 YSW registered?

FY12 YSW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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