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DS59 BVT

2010 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,908 mi
Last recorded160,908 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Insignia82,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS59 BVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 160,908 miles

Central Exhaust shield insecure

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

Nearside Front Lower Fog light insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 160,784 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure

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 1 Mar 2023 148,942 miles

Boot lid slightly loose Latch defective, strapped from inside of vehicle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust shield insecure

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 148,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Undertray likely to become detached Wheel arch lining insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall split in 3 places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot lid slightly loose Latch defective, strapped from inside of vehicle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust shield insecure

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both sides (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 131,657 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 131,647 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 109,996 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 95,062 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 85,565 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 78,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 75,330 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 59,186 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 49,289 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 49,289 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 39,397 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 BVT is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DS59 BVT, 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 DS59 BVT registered?

DS59 BVT is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 10 February 2010.

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