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BF17 HWS

2017 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,340 mi
Last recorded99,340 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Insignia57,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF17 HWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 99,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 81,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 81,657 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 81,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 70,121 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 70,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2022 58,696 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 56,547 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 46,559 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 37,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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 HWS is a 2017 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HWS, 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 HWS registered?

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

Is BF17 HWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF17 HWS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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