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FY62 YLZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,309 mi
Last recorded181,309 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 YLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 181,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box blowing slightly. (at end of life ) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 181,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box blowing slightly. (at end of life ) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 165,416 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 165,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Spare wheel fitted. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative TPMS malfunction light flashing. Spare wheel fitted without TPMS sensor. (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has around 2mm of central tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 154,393 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 145,316 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 128,621 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 110,227 miles

emissions to low to read.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 96,863 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

chips in front screen

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

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 YLZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YLZ, 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 FY62 YLZ registered?

FY62 YLZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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