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FY62 XEA

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,577 mi
Last recorded87,577 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 XEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 87,577 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 77,904 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 74,466 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 67,121 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 67,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 58,823 miles

Front tyres worn on the inner edges

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 52,909 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 48,062 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 42,303 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 38,309 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Sep 2016 34,350 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 27,340 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 245/45/r18-96w

Three nails in O/S/R tyre. 245/45/r18-96w

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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FY62 XEA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Brown with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY62 XEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY62 XEA registered?

FY62 XEA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is FY62 XEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 XEA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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