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E21 SGM

2010 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,857 mi
Last recorded97,857 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Insignia82,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 SGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 97,857 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (Both) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General rust / Surface corrosion / deterioration all under the body

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 86,048 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 85,925 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 80,298 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CAR FRONT AND REAR AXLE GOT RUST (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 78,241 miles

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

Nearside headlamp has water ingress

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 78,241 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside headlamp has water ingress

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 72,458 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside radiator support broken

Pass 5 Sep 2020 69,983 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion bottom of damper. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Radiator bracket broken. Only one bracket holding radiator assembly up.

Nearside Rear Lamp misaligned with bodywork.

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion bottom of damper (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 69,983 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))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion bottom of damper. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Radiator bracket broken. Only one bracket holding radiator assembly up.

Nearside Rear Lamp misaligned with bodywork.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion bottom of damper (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 67,039 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 63,920 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 63,273 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 63,273 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

change engine oil displayed

n/s rear tailgate light unit not fitted corroectly

noise from engine area

o/s mirror covers insucure

service vehicle soon displayed

Pass 30 Nov 2017 60,514 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 53,925 miles

eml on

front brake discs worn

n/s washer spray poor

o/s rear tyre 0mm inner edge

turbo vacuum pump noisy

Fail 22 Nov 2016 53,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

eml on

n/s washer spray poor

o/s rear tyre 0mm inner edge

turbo vacuum pump noisy

Pass 24 Nov 2015 44,851 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Both rear tyres perishing slightly between the tread.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 33,301 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 18,327 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 16,865 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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E21 SGM is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E21 SGM, 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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E21 SGM is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 8 October 2010.

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