2009 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · FE09 YFG

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the maintenance history indicates a period of inconsistency regarding test preparation. The most recent test in November 2023 at 100,524 miles resulted in a failure with no recorded defects, suggesting a mechanical failure or a specific component issue rather than a recurring structural weakness. However, the clean passes recorded in 2020, 2021, and 2022 demonstrate that the vehicle generally meets minimum safety and environmental standards when it is properly prepared prior to inspection. The mileage pattern is notably low for a seventeen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,900 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between December 2020 at 76,009 miles and December 2021 at 77,091 miles, where the car covered only 1,000 miles in a full year. Following this, usage increased sharply with 23,433 miles covered between December 2021 and November 2023. This low annual mileage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components, such as suspension bushes, seals, and brake hoses, regardless of the physical distance travelled. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and subframe, as Insignias of this era are prone to corrosion over long periods. Given the failure in December 2022 just five days after a previous pass, the owner must verify that the specific cause for that failure was permanently rectified and not merely masked. The low mileage history also warrants a close check for seized brake calipers or rusted brake discs, which are common issues on vehicles that sit stationary for extended periods.