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LT12 YSP

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

239,537 mi
Last recorded239,537 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 YSP
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 239,537 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 229,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2023 221,813 miles

Tyre slightly damaged all four in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamps wet

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 221,600 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged all four in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlamps wet

Pass 8 Feb 2022 213,484 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 213,484 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 202,941 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 193,421 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 193,421 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected dripping fluid (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 165,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 148,014 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 147,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 121,272 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 101,407 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to wear bands

brake fluid close to min

gear box noise on idle

service light showing

Fail 16 Feb 2016 101,407 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both rear tyres worn close to wear bands

brake fluid close to min

gear box noise on idle

service light showing

Pass 18 Feb 2015 80,084 miles

front pads low

front tyres worn close to wear bands

rear brake pads very low

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit and void of tread on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to wear bands and worn on inner edge

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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LT12 YSP 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 68.8%.

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 LT12 YSP, 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 LT12 YSP registered?

LT12 YSP is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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