2010 Vauxhall Insignia 1.8L Petrol · DV60 ULT

The 2010 Vauxhall Insignia holds a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend, anchored by the most recent pass on 22 December 2022 at 133,422 miles where zero defects were recorded. This test immediately followed a failure two days prior on 20 December 2022 at the identical mileage, suggesting a swift rectification of an administrative or minor pre-test oversight rather than a deep mechanical failure. The history preceding this shows an identical pattern from December 2021, where the vehicle failed and subsequently passed on the same day at 124,135 miles without any official advisories logged by the examiner. Annual mileage accumulation sits at roughly 8,339 miles per year across the lifespan of the car, aligning with typical UK driving patterns for a diesel or petrol family hatchback of this era. The recorded progression shows steady use, moving from 124,135 miles in December 2021 to 133,422 miles by December 2022, representing an average annual increase of 9,287 miles. However, the data reveals a significant concerning gap in current compliance. With no tests recorded between December 2022 and the present date in July 2026, the vehicle has accumulated an extended lapse in MOT certification spanning over three and a half years. Prospective buyers must approach this vehicle with caution and verify its storage status during the lengthy gap since the last test. A comprehensive physical inspection is mandatory to check for seized brake calipers, corroded brake discs, perished suspension bushes, and degraded coil springs resulting from prolonged inactivity or neglect. The underbody structural integrity and exhaust emissions system also require rigorous examination on a ramp, alongside verifying that all fluid levels, timing components, and electrical systems are fully operational before returning the car to the public highway.