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BB53 SMS

2018 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,608 mi
Last recorded54,608 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Insignia51,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB53 SMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 54,608 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 48,004 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 43,587 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 39,567 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 35,410 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 34,375 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 30,254 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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BB53 SMS is a 2018 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 51,071 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 BB53 SMS, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BB53 SMS registered?

BB53 SMS is a 2018 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 9 February 2018.

Is BB53 SMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB53 SMS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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