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EJ21 SMU

2021 Vauxhall Insignia

Brown Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,000 mi
Last recorded42,000 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2021 Vauxhall Insignia45,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ21 SMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2021
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 42,000 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 38,704 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 38,704 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 32,149 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 32,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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EJ21 SMU is a 2021 Vauxhall Insignia in Brown with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2021 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 45,920 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 EJ21 SMU, 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 5 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EJ21 SMU registered?

EJ21 SMU is a 2021 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 15 March 2021.

Is EJ21 SMU safe to buy?

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