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DS59 BVL

2010 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,636 mi
Last recorded148,636 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Insignia82,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS59 BVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 148,636 miles

f/n/s shocker leaking fluid

fuel filler neck corroded

minor oil leak engine

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2024 137,672 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

FRONT SHOCKERS LEAKING OIL

Pass 20 Feb 2023

F/N/S SHOCKER MINOR LEAK

F/O/S + R/O/S TYRE SCRUBBED EDGES + WEAK

Fail 20 Feb 2023

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

F/N/S SHOCKER MINOR LEAK

F/O/S + R/O/S TYRE SCRUBBED EDGES + WEAK

Pass 18 Feb 2022 122,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 117,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 117,323 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 104,697 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 99,130 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 91,833 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 83,879 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 76,448 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 76,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 70,762 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 20 Feb 2014 64,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 57,283 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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DS59 BVL is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DS59 BVL, 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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DS59 BVL is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 4 February 2010.

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