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DS14 VSJ

2014 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,268 mi
Last recorded156,268 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Insignia80,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS14 VSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 156,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 156,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 152,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 3 Nov 2023 142,944 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inside edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 142,944 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inside edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 131,612 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 120,277 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 120,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 109,400 miles

Engine cover fitted / Under vehicle cover fitted /Sill covers fitted masking some testable items

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

Fail 28 Oct 2020 109,400 miles

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

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

Engine cover fitted / Under vehicle cover fitted /Sill covers fitted masking some testable items

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Fog light not working

Pass 1 Nov 2019 99,747 miles

Nearside Front 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))

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2018 87,541 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 83,521 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 66,263 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring view to some components

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

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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DS14 VSJ is a 2014 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DS14 VSJ, 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 DS14 VSJ registered?

DS14 VSJ is a 2014 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is DS14 VSJ safe to buy?

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