2018 Vauxhall Insignia 1.5L Petrol · EY18 LYF

The 2018 Vauxhall Insignia presents a stable and largely reassuring maintenance trend, with a clean MOT record spanning four consecutive passes. The most recent test on 6 February 2026 at 60,328 miles recorded only a minor advisory for front brake pads wearing thin, a routine consumable item. No structural, suspension, or braking system failures have ever been logged, indicating consistent mechanical care across the vehicle's life. The mileage accumulation is steady and typical for an eight-year-old car. Between the June 2022 test at 41,074 miles and the February 2026 test at 60,328 miles, the car covered 19,254 miles over roughly 3 years and 8 months, averaging around 5,100 miles per year in that period. Earlier years show similar consistency, with 9,277 miles added between June 2022 and June 2023, and 5,528 miles between June 2023 and May 2024. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record that would suggest long periods of disuse or clocking concerns. The sole advisory on the current MOT relates to front brake pad wear, which is a normal service item and not indicative of a deeper braking fault. A buyer should still inspect the front brake discs for scoring or lipping and check the rear brake pads and discs, as these were not flagged but remain wear components at this mileage. The tyres should be examined for uneven wear patterns that could point to tracking or suspension bush degradation, even though no tyre defects have been recorded. Beyond the advisory, the clean MOT history suggests no recurring mechanical or structural corrosion issues. A prospective buyer should still conduct a physical underbody inspection for rust on subframes, suspension mounting points, and exhaust systems, as MOT tests do not always capture early-stage surface corrosion. The suspension should be bounce-tested and listened for clunking from drop links or anti-roll bar bushes, common wear points on the Insignia platform at this age and mileage.