2014 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · BP14 KNO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on October 21, 2025, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test only noted a misted nearside lamp, the failure just one week prior indicates significant neglect regarding the braking system, suspension components, and electrical lighting. The recurring nature of registration plate lamp failures across the last four annual tests suggests that the previous owner only addressed minor electrical faults once they reached the point of an MOT failure. The mileage pattern remains consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. Between the November 2023 test at 86,061 miles and the October 2025 test at 98,775 miles, the car covered over 12,000 miles, showing a steady usage profile. However, the low annual mileage has not prevented the vehicle from age-related degradation, as evidenced by the perishing of rubber components and the corrosion of coil springs despite the relatively low distance driven. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension, as the upper arm bushes and ball joints have been flagged for wear since 2023. The 2025 failure for rear brake pads with less than 1.5mm of material confirms that braking components are allowed to run until they reached critical safety limits before being addressed. Additionally, the corroded rear coil springs noted in 2024 should be inspected for hairline fractures to ensure the structural integrity of the suspension has not been compromised by rust. The history of uneven tyre wear in previous tests also warrants a wheel alignment check to rule out geometry issues.