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BU62 YCS

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,624 mi
Last recorded118,624 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU62 YCS
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 118,624 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 118,624 miles

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

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

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 108,484 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 97,154 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 97,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 80,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 79,384 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 79,383 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 74,479 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 74,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 70,280 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 64,680 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 64,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2018 53,658 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 40,004 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 225/55r17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 40,004 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 225/55r17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 25,326 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 20,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2015 20,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BU62 YCS is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BU62 YCS, 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 BU62 YCS registered?

BU62 YCS is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is BU62 YCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU62 YCS shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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