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BF17 GTU

2017 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,492 mi
Last recorded122,492 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Insignia57,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF17 GTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 122,492 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 122,423 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 115,654 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 115,652 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 113,958 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 107,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

engine sounds noisy

Fail 25 Mar 2023 107,086 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

engine sounds noisy

Pass 19 Mar 2022 90,205 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 73,843 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 73,843 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 56,183 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak

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 GTU is a 2017 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GTU, 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 GTU registered?

BF17 GTU is a 2017 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is BF17 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF17 GTU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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