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BU12 YKW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,943 mi
Last recorded98,943 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 98,943 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 98,943 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 91,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 82,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 82,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced trafic film, no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45w18 lassa (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 71,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 71,936 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 63,380 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 63,380 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 58,163 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 58,163 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 53,321 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 45,767 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 45,767 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 41,002 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread perished

Fail 2 Jun 2017 41,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread perished

Pass 23 Jun 2016 34,996 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 34,996 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 24,814 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 YKW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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