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DY10 VEK

2010 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,533 mi
Last recorded178,533 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Insignia82,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 VEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 178,533 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 163,714 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 149,287 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 149,191 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear 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 light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 127,328 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. border line (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

tyre inflation light on

Pass 11 Apr 2018 111,422 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyre inflation light on

Pass 12 Apr 2017 96,627 miles

Front tyre's wearing on edge's

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 77,817 miles

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

Offside Front brake pad worn to limit

front tyre's worn in center

rear tyre's wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2015 59,598 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 59,596 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 46,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 VEK is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY10 VEK, 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 VEK registered?

DY10 VEK is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 12 April 2010.

Is DY10 VEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY10 VEK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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