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BT12 UYD

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,899 mi
Last recorded136,899 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 UYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 136,899 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 128,752 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 128,651 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 120,783 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (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 Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 112,854 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 103,213 miles

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

Nearside headlamp has water ingress

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside headlamp has water ingress

Fail 19 Jan 2022 103,209 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside headlamp has water ingress

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside headlamp has water ingress

Pass 25 Jan 2021 96,247 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 90,242 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 78,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 78,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 77,839 miles

Offside wiper split

Fail 20 May 2017 77,839 miles

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

Offside wiper split

Pass 25 May 2016 54,055 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 54,055 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 43,873 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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BT12 UYD is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT12 UYD, 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 BT12 UYD registered?

BT12 UYD is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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