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BL12 YPA

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,743 mi
Last recorded135,743 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 YPA
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 135,743 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 134,711 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 133,712 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 131,734 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 129,590 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 127,008 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 124,051 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Upper & lower covers fitted obstructing full view of components

Pass 4 Feb 2019 118,938 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 118,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 111,835 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 111,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 76,237 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 76,237 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 76,186 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 76,152 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 65,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BL12 YPA 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 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 BL12 YPA, 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 BL12 YPA registered?

BL12 YPA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is BL12 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 YPA 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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