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BD61 YLT

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,521 mi
Last recorded142,521 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 YLT
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 142,521 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2026 142,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 135,856 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 135,802 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking leaking pipe union (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 135,455 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 129,703 miles

Front subframe corroded

Rear underside corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 122,939 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 116,368 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 108,430 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 108,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 100,287 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 93,488 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 83,341 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 83,335 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 72,162 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT.

Fail 2 Feb 2017 72,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside facing out (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside facing out (4.1.D.1f)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 5 Jan 2016 59,325 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 45,272 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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BD61 YLT is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD61 YLT, 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 BD61 YLT registered?

BD61 YLT is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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