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BK10 VHN

2010 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

186,095 mi
Last recorded186,095 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Insignia82,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK10 VHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 186,095 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 186,075 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 1 Aug 2024 181,472 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 178,046 miles

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

o/s front driveshaft bearing

Fail 10 Jul 2023 178,043 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector seal (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from injector seal (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s front driveshaft bearing

Pass 21 Jun 2022 174,021 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 168,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 160,806 miles

Both side rear shock absorber dust covers perished and dropped down.

Clunk from steering when rocked side to side.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Side light partly inop.

Offside Front Wind screen washer jet poor spray pattern.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 160,806 miles

Both side rear shock absorber dust covers perished and dropped down.

Clunk from steering when rocked side to side.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Side light partly inop.

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wind screen washer jet poor spray pattern.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 151,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 144,101 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn x2 (3.5.1i)

O/S Washer jet part blocked.

Pass 20 May 2017 139,666 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 132,526 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on tread wear bars

child seat fitted

oil leak

Fail 21 May 2016 132,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on tread wear bars

child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 120,186 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 97,655 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 97,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 81,853 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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BK10 VHN is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BK10 VHN, 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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BK10 VHN is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 12 August 2010.

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