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BU12 ZYA

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,057 mi
Last recorded128,057 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 128,057 miles

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 121,733 miles

Offside Rear light assy damaged no affect to lights

Fail 23 Jun 2025 121,733 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear light assy damaged no affect to lights

Pass 25 Jun 2024 114,435 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 106,094 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 97,326 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 91,781 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 86,529 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 81,145 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 73,907 miles

Unable to fully inspect rear brakes

Fail 6 Mar 2018 73,907 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Unable to fully inspect rear brakes

Pass 9 Mar 2017 69,261 miles

Front tyres close to wear limit

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Mar 2016 62,675 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 51,888 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 51,888 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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BU12 ZYA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU12 ZYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU12 ZYA registered?

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

Is BU12 ZYA safe to buy?

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