2010 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · KW10 ABU

The most recent MOT, conducted on 19 June 2025 at 132,829 miles, resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This is the fourth consecutive pass without any recorded faults, a record that suggests the maintenance trend is stable rather than worsening. The only blemish in the history is the failure on 4 July 2024, which was immediately followed by a pass the next day at the same mileage. Because the DVSA record lists no defects for that failed test, it likely reflects a minor administrative or rectifiable item rather than a structural or mechanical concern. The mileage pattern raises some questions about how the car has been used recently. At roughly 8,300 miles per year, the overall figure is typical for a 16-year-old vehicle. However, the car covered about 5,825 miles between June 2022 and June 2023, but only 2,933 miles in the following year. More tellingly, it added just 949 miles between June 2023 and July 2024, and a mere 16 miles between July 2024 and June 2025. That near-total absence of use over the final twelve months suggests the vehicle stood idle for long periods. Long-term standing can be harder on a car than regular driving, particularly for brakes, tyres, and rubber suspension components. The absence of any recorded advisories across all four passes is encouraging, but for a car of this age and mileage it is not a guarantee of perfect condition. A buyer should inspect the rear brake calipers and discs for binding or uneven wear, since stationary periods often cause corrosion on brake surfaces. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and anti-roll bar links should be checked for perished rubber or cracks, and the tyres must be examined for age-related hardening or flat spots even if tread depth appears legal. The underside and sills should be probed for surface corrosion, and the battery's condition confirmed with a load test, as extended inactivity is the most likely cause of hidden faults in an otherwise clean record.