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GV61 YBE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,194 mi
Last recorded96,194 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 YBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 96,194 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 95,948 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 89,157 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 89,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 82,672 miles

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

exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2022 76,814 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front radiator bracket broken

Nearside Rear Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both front discs heat plates corroded and braking up

both front headlamps has condensation

both rear shockers dust covers loose

Pass 23 Jan 2021 68,779 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective at one side still secured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both rear shockers dust covers loose but not going any where

Pass 11 Feb 2020 61,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 59,749 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

sills have covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2019 59,745 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts a.b.s wire fouling driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central silencer rusty

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall has damage

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hangers rusty

outer sills have covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2018 57,712 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate starting to corrode

Nearside radiator support mounting corroded and part missing

Offside Front brake back plate touching disc

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

Rear tail pipe mounting burst but still supported

both rear shock shrouds loose

outer sills have covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2018 57,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure a.b.s wire at hub (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate starting to corrode

Nearside radiator support mounting corroded and part missing

Offside Front brake back plate touching disc

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

Rear tail pipe mounting burst but still supported

both rear shock shrouds loose

outer sills have covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2017 51,740 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 49,454 miles

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

Offside outer sill damaged

Pass 5 May 2016 34,583 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 28,211 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 26,400 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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GV61 YBE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GV61 YBE, 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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GV61 YBE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 29 February 2012.

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