2013 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · KV63 AVJ

The vehicle's maintenance profile shows a worsening trend in consumable upkeep, evidenced by the significant failures recorded in the most recent August 2024 test. While the car passed its MOT at 108,756 miles, the preceding failure highlighted critical safety issues, including an offside rear tyre with exposed cords and nearside front brake pads below the 1.5mm legal limit. The presence of a nearside rear tyre dated 2013 suggests a failure to replace aged rubber despite the tyre's age, which poses a structural risk. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,366 miles per year. The records show steady progression from 17,190 miles in 2016 to 108,756 miles in 2024. There are no significant gaps in testing history, though the frequency of minor electrical and tyre-related failures suggests a reactive rather than proactive approach to basic maintenance. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the braking system and tyre condition. The tester flagged thin brake pads in 2016, 2017, and again in 2024, indicating that pad replacement often occurs only when they reach a critical failure point. This pattern suggests the braking components, including discs and calipers, may have been subjected to prolonged wear. The recurring issues with tyres, including worn edges and exposed cords, indicate that wheel alignment or suspension geometry may require investigation to prevent premature wear. Beyond consumables, the history of inoperative lamps and missing reflectors in 2024 and 2020 implies that basic bulb and trim inspections were previously overlooked. While no major structural corrosion or suspension component failures have appeared in the recorded data, the neglected state of the tyres and brakes warrants a thorough physical inspection of the underbody and suspension bushes to ensure the vehicle's stability and safety.