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MA62 LYS

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,593 mi
Last recorded143,593 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 LYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 143,593 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 127,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and outer mesh damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear uneven on tread

Fail 21 Dec 2022 127,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and outer mesh damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear uneven on tread

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 116,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi outer mesh damaged & slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 116,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi outer mesh damaged & slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 108,539 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 108,539 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 104,312 miles

Minor fluid leak stains under gearbox

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 26 Nov 2019 104,305 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Minor fluid leak stains under gearbox

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 5 Dec 2018 91,246 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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 90,961 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 71,770 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 55,081 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 36,203 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 36,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine Oil Leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,289 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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MA62 LYS is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MA62 LYS, 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 MA62 LYS registered?

MA62 LYS is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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