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VN58 EKM

2008 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,458 mi
Last recorded158,458 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Insignia68,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 EKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 158,458 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 158,450 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2022 150,948 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 136,607 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 136,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 124,244 miles

coolant leak

Fail 23 Mar 2020 124,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

coolant leak

Pass 27 Mar 2019 106,855 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 106,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 96,178 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 96,178 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 78,446 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Apr 2017 78,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside and offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 May 2016 59,189 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

Fail 4 May 2016 59,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre 245/45x18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre 245/45x18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked

Offside Front tyre has run-flat damage and also perished on outer side wall 245/45x18

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2015 52,335 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 45,103 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall pppr condition

o/s/f tyre sidewall poor condition

Fail 26 Nov 2014 45,103 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall pppr condition

o/s/f tyre sidewall poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2013 37,655 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 29,277 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 18,664 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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VN58 EKM is a 2008 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 68,610 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 VN58 EKM, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN58 EKM is a 2008 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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