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DY10 MBU

2010 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,398 mi
Last recorded145,398 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Insignia82,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 MBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 145,398 miles

CORROSION ON COIL SPRINGS AT REAR

REAR BRAKES WORN LOW

Pass 9 May 2023 142,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 19 May 2022 139,124 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS WATER INGRESS

REAR NUMBER PLATE WATER INGRESS - BAD TO READ

Fail 19 May 2022 139,124 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS WATER INGRESS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

REAR NUMBER PLATE WATER INGRESS - BAD TO READ

Pass 17 Apr 2021 133,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020 127,699 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 123,677 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2019 123,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 115,742 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 105,774 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 105,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 97,686 miles

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

front pads getting low inner side

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing inner side close to limit

slight play in streeing column bearing

Pass 12 Mar 2015 90,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 90,086 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 75,067 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 75,067 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 66,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DY10 MBU is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DY10 MBU, 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 DY10 MBU registered?

DY10 MBU is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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