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BF17 EWU

2017 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,995 mi
Last recorded81,995 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Insignia57,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF17 EWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 81,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 72,027 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 63,544 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2024 63,544 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 51,530 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2023 51,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit & bald edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2022 41,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inners (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2022 41,088 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inners (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2021 29,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the inner grove of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the inner grove of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 29,583 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the inner grove of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the inner grove of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 24,703 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 23,013 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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BF17 EWU is a 2017 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 57,086 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 BF17 EWU, 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF17 EWU registered?

BF17 EWU is a 2017 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 22 March 2017.

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The MOT history for BF17 EWU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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