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HY12 UBF

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,670 mi
Last recorded60,670 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 UBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 60,670 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 53,300 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 50,933 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 48,770 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 46,725 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 43,673 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 43,673 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 42,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes coated in underseal/grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front NSF wheel arch liner loose

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 42,005 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid above maximum indicated level in master cylinder reservoir

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes coated in underseal/grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Front service brake effort slightly lower than expected (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front NSF wheel arch liner loose

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 38,617 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 36,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wall cracking

Offside Front Tyre wall cracking

Offside Rear Tyre wall cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2017 33,095 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 30,036 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 28,033 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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HY12 UBF is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HY12 UBF, 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 HY12 UBF registered?

HY12 UBF is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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