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BV59 VLJ

2010 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,719 mi
Last recorded124,719 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Insignia82,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 VLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 124,719 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Front bumper trim loose under vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 124,716 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Excessively corroded and pitted on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Front bumper trim loose under vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 116,814 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILDS INSCURE

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear SHOCKER SHROUD INSCURE

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear SHOCKER SHROUD INSCURE

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 109,420 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 101,024 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 88,706 miles

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Jan 2019 76,642 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 31 Jan 2019 76,642 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 53,299 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 52,585 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 50,444 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 49,462 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 48,399 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 41,282 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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BV59 VLJ is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV59 VLJ, 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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BV59 VLJ is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 10 February 2010.

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