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BG59 LWU

2010 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,416 mi
Last recorded138,416 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Insignia82,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 LWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2019 138,416 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside sill has damage

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 128,915 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 120,504 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 120,482 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust brackets corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 106,272 miles

Both rear tyres going out of shape

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/s rear brake showing signs of heat

Fail 1 Apr 2016 106,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 55 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 55 17 (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres going out of shape

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/s rear brake showing signs of heat

Pass 20 Feb 2015 91,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 73,085 miles

rear tyres low

Pass 23 Feb 2013 53,822 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 53,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

removed sat nav holder from screen

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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BG59 LWU is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2010 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 82,375 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 BG59 LWU, 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 16 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG59 LWU registered?

BG59 LWU is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 10 February 2010.

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