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GY61 YSU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,037 mi
Last recorded121,037 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 YSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 121,037 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 112,972 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 105,688 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 105,687 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 96,396 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2022 90,664 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 84,080 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 83,710 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 83,710 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 78,907 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 75,144 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Brake pedal wearing smooth wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 68,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

boot lid does not open, floor inspected through rear seats

Pass 19 Jan 2017 61,025 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover perished, not effecting the operation

Pass 15 Jan 2016 52,919 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts to sidewall

Fail 11 Jan 2016 52,867 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts to sidewall

Pass 22 Jan 2015 44,955 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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GY61 YSU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GY61 YSU, 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 GY61 YSU registered?

GY61 YSU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is GY61 YSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 YSU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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