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BB13 DSB

2013 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,670 mi
Last recorded122,670 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Insignia81,730 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB13 DSB
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 122,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 122,670 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 115,970 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 115,970 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 108,584 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 107,648 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 101,124 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2020 95,381 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 95,378 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 82,263 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,959 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 62,629 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 54,108 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 54,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BB13 DSB is a 2013 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 81,730 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 BB13 DSB, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BB13 DSB registered?

BB13 DSB is a 2013 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 23 April 2013.

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