2018 Vauxhall Insignia 1.5L Petrol · EY18 LYT

The 2018 Vauxhall Insignia presents a stable and improving mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 18 February 2026 at 45,170 miles, where it passed with zero defects. This clean sheet is a significant step up from the preceding years, indicating that the previous owner addressed the braking system issues that had been recurring. The maintenance trend is clearly resolving, moving from a pattern of wear-related advisories to a fully compliant state. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,646 miles per year. The record shows a steady and consistent accumulation, with no sudden jumps or alarming gaps between the annual tests. The 5,739 miles covered between the February 2025 and February 2026 tests confirm the car remained in regular use. This low-mileage history generally favours reduced wear on major mechanical components, though it does not exempt the vehicle from age-related deterioration such as perished rubber bushes or dried seals. The MOT history reveals a clear and repeated focus on the rear braking system. Between the tests on 21 February 2025 and 1 March 2024, the rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin, and the rear discs were noted as worn, pitted, or scored. The fact that these items generated no advisory in the February 2026 test strongly implies they were replaced. A prospective buyer should still physically inspect the rear brake discs and pads to confirm the quality of the replacement parts and the condition of the calipers, ensuring no binding issues have developed since. Beyond the brakes, the only other defect was a nail in the nearside rear tyre recorded on 24 March 2023, a common roadside hazard rather than a reflection of poor maintenance. Given the low mileage and recent clean pass, the primary in-person inspection should focus on structural integrity. A buyer must check the underside for corrosion on the subframe, suspension mounting points, and along the sills, as these can deteriorate regardless of mileage. The condition of all suspension bushes and coil springs should also be verified, as age can cause cracking and perishing even on a lightly used car.