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DFZ 1597

2010 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,047 mi
Last recorded62,047 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Insignia82,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 1597
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 62,047 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm small crack (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear cassing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 62,047 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm small crack (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear cassing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 59,024 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 56,034 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 56,032 miles

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 55,587 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing

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

Pass 22 May 2019 52,762 miles

Coolant level low

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Main pipe slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Seat base slightly insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2017 46,145 miles

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 39,742 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 34,080 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 34,079 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under-bonnet components

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2014 28,092 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 23,372 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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DFZ 1597 is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DFZ 1597, 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 DFZ 1597 registered?

DFZ 1597 is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 10 August 2010.

Is DFZ 1597 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFZ 1597 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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