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EA59 ZYK

2010 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

191,304 mi
Last recorded191,304 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Insignia82,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 ZYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 191,304 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 191,304 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both steamed up (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 187,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin RENEW ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 182,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 179,602 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 179,597 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle at 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 176,405 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 176,402 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 163,538 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting heavily corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 163,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting heavily corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 145,246 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Apr 2018 145,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2017 126,762 miles

both front tyres worn on edges (borderline)

Fail 2 May 2017 126,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges (borderline)

Pass 12 May 2016 106,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2016 106,651 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2015 85,092 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 85,092 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 May 2015 84,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre perished.

In my opinion the vehicle is dangerous to be driven with the defects listed .

Pass 6 May 2014 67,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2014 67,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,047 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 52,070 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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EA59 ZYK is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 EA59 ZYK, 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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EA59 ZYK is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 13 January 2010.

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