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BU62 ZYL

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,660 mi
Last recorded75,660 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU62 ZYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 75,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 70,158 miles

Front General corrosion to subframe

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

Rear General corrosion to subframe

Pass 11 Mar 2024 65,326 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 60,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 60,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 53,164 miles

Nearside 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 inside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 48,321 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 48,321 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 43,228 miles

Rear discs have slight corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2020 43,228 miles

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

Offside Rear has slight stepped tread

Rear discs have slight corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2019 38,304 miles

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

tow bar not fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Mar 2019 38,304 miles

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

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

tow bar not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2018 26,191 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 22,857 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 17,361 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 12,153 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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BU62 ZYL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZYL, 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 ZYL registered?

BU62 ZYL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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The MOT history for BU62 ZYL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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