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FY62 XWX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

224,615 mi
Last recorded224,615 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 XWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 224,615 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 30 Jun 2025 224,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 12 Jul 2024 204,255 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 204,255 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 195,690 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing noisy

Offside Front strut top bearing noisy

Fail 2 Nov 2023 195,570 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front strut top bearing noisy

Offside Front strut top bearing noisy

Fail 12 Sep 2023 194,485 miles

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

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))

Offside strut top bearing worn

Pass 18 Mar 2023 178,808 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 178,731 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 178,613 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 163,958 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))

Rear seat base not clipped in

Pass 21 Feb 2022 135,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 105,572 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 73,638 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 69,136 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 61,843 miles

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

uneven wear all tyres

Pass 8 May 2018 55,943 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear

Fail 1 May 2018 55,888 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 4 May 2017 49,652 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 42,460 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 42,402 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 39,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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 XWX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FY62 XWX, 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 XWX registered?

FY62 XWX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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