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BU12 YBM

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,017 mi
Last recorded122,017 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 YBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 122,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

condensation in n/s headlight assembly

Fail 24 Mar 2025 122,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

condensation in n/s headlight assembly

Pass 16 Apr 2024 111,526 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 111,526 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 102,526 miles

condensation in both headlamps

Fail 5 Apr 2023 102,521 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

condensation in both headlamps

Pass 15 Mar 2022 96,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished - 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished - 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low - 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 85,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 85,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 76,935 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 68,510 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 68,510 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 60,078 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 51,302 miles

rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2016 41,949 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 25 Feb 2016 41,931 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,585 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BU12 YBM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BU12 YBM, 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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BU12 YBM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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