2011 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · K33 TDJ

The overall roadworthiness of the 2011 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA is currently passing, as the most recent MOT entry from 2025-12-18 at 99,251 miles is successful. However, the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of failure, with two consecutive failed tests recorded between 2025-12-16 and 2024-11-25, both occurring at similar mileage levels of 99,249 and 96,606 miles respectively. This pattern suggests that the vehicle has not undergone adequate upkeep since late 2024, implying that basic maintenance was skipped during the transition period and that the mechanical system is likely in a state of compromised condition. The mileage accumulation is not uniformly high but rather exhibits significant gaps between the two most recent failed tests. The vehicle failed in the September 2023 test at 92,363 miles, which is a gap of approximately 6,900 miles from the December 2025 test. This substantial distance between the two most recent failures indicates that the car has been driven for over a year without any major repairs or servicing, leaving the drivetrain, suspension, and braking components exposed to continuous wear. The lack of a clear maintenance log suggests that the owner likely relied on the car for short trips, which would accelerate component failure and reduce the vehicle's overall roadworthiness. Based on these findings, a buyer should inspect the vehicle in person for any signs of structural rust, corrosion on suspension components, or binding calipers, as the history of repeated failures points to a potential issue with the braking system and suspension. The test at 99,251 miles in December 2025 has passed, but the two prior failures at 96,606 and 99,249 miles indicate that the vehicle has been inoperable for over a year. A buyer must be prepared to inspect the brakes and steering wheel for wear or binding, and verify that the suspension bushings and coil springs are in good condition, as the history of failed tests implies that these components may have been neglected or replaced without proper inspection.