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BL14 SWV

2014 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,302 mi
Last recorded142,302 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Insignia80,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL14 SWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 142,302 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2025 142,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 127,909 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 127,908 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 115,443 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts on tread and tread breaking up. (5.2.3 (e))

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

off side front top suspension mount wearing STRONG ADVISORY

Fail 23 Sep 2023 115,345 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bothsides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts on tread and tread breaking up. (5.2.3 (e))

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

off side front top suspension mount wearing STRONG ADVISORY

Pass 13 Sep 2022 104,983 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 104,983 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 96,276 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 96,276 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 91,900 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2020 91,900 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2019 86,739 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 81,605 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 72,965 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2017 65,346 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake discs slightly lipped

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 54,756 miles

Front Brake Disc And Pads Worn

Pass 27 May 2016 43,196 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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BL14 SWV is a 2014 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 80,359 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 BL14 SWV, 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 12 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL14 SWV registered?

BL14 SWV is a 2014 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 21 July 2014.

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