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EK14 VYJ

2014 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,572 mi
Last recorded116,572 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Insignia80,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK14 VYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 116,572 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 116,572 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 108,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside headlamp beam pattern weak

Fail 11 Jul 2025 108,111 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside headlamp beam pattern weak

Pass 11 Jul 2024 103,732 miles

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

freeplay to offside front shock absorber/top mount

nearside headlamp beam pattern weak

Fail 10 Jul 2024 103,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

freeplay to offside front shock absorber/top mount

nearside headlamp beam pattern weak

Pass 5 Jul 2023 93,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

freeplay to offside front shock absorber/top mount

Fail 5 Jul 2023 93,504 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

freeplay to offside front shock absorber/top mount

Pass 1 Aug 2022 84,591 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 75,455 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 67,680 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 60,285 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 49,974 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 42,311 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 42,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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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EK14 VYJ is a 2014 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 80,359 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 EK14 VYJ, 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 12 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EK14 VYJ registered?

EK14 VYJ is a 2014 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 16 April 2014.

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