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2010 Vauxhall Insignia Exclusiv 160CDTI 2.0L Heavy oil · DFZ 5009

DFZ 5009

2010 Vauxhall Insignia Exclusiv 160CDTI (2.0L, heavy oil). First registered 20/08/2010. Recorded mileage 123,129 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL INSIGNIA EXCLUSIV 160CDTI
Year / Origin
2010 · Chester
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 06/04/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
123,129 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required
Fuel & Engine
HEAVY OIL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/04/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
HEAVY OIL
Year
2010
Engine
1956cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its recent history of clean passes. The most recent inspection conducted on 8 April 2025 at 123,129 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum standards for road use. This follows a three-year streak of passing tests without any recorded faults, suggesting that the previous owners have addressed potential mechanical issues before they reached a failure threshold. The mileage pattern is consistent with low-to-moderate annual usage, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. Between November 2022 and April 2025, the vehicle covered 18,807 miles, which represents a steady rate of use. The brief gap between the November 2021 and November 2022 tests shows a slight dip in usage with only 5,300 miles driven, but this does not indicate significant neglect. The relatively low total mileage for a 16-year-old Insignia reduces the expected wear on the drivetrain and interior components compared to high-mileage fleet vehicles. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the common weak points of this generation of Vauxhall Insignia. While the MOT record is clean, the age of the vehicle makes checking for structural corrosion on the sills and rear subframe essential, as rust often accumulates. Inspect the front control arm bushes and linkage for signs of tearing, as these frequently degrade at this mileage regardless of MOT passes. Since there are no recorded advisories for brakes, verify that there is no binding calipers or uneven thickness on the discs to ensure the braking system remains as well-maintained as the digital record suggests.

DFZ 5009 Key Findings

  • 10 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2025
  • 123,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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DFZ 5009 Mileage History

  1. 18/08/2017541,525 mi
  2. 24/08/201754,326 mi-487,199 mi
  3. 05/10/2018112,531 km
  4. 16/10/2018113,257 km+726 km
  5. 01/11/2019135,129 km+21,872 km
  6. 03/11/202198,969 mi
  7. 05/11/202199,021 mi+52 mi
  8. 05/11/2022104,322 mi+5,301 mi
  9. 27/02/2024113,376 mi+9,054 mi
  10. 08/04/2025123,129 mi+9,753 mi

Average of roughly -54,781 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

DFZ 5009 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 09:22
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Vauxhall Insignia Exclusiv 160Cdti (DFZ 5009) between August 2017 and April 2025.

The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 08 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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