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K40 DCS

2010 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,137 mi
Last recorded66,137 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Insignia82,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 DCS
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 66,137 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 66,137 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 62,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 58,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 54,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 50,385 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 50,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and bold in one place. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 45,766 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 45,766 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 43,572 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 34,299 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 34,296 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 24,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 21,816 miles

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 9 May 2013 19,859 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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K40 DCS is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 K40 DCS, 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 K40 DCS registered?

K40 DCS is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 29 December 2010.

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