2014 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · FG14 XJM

The 2014 Vauxhall Insignia presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 13 January 2026 at 135,921 miles, passed but carried four advisories. Both rear tyres were worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, indicating possible alignment or suspension geometry issues. The nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover was damaged or deteriorated, though still preventing dirt ingress. Front and rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin. This pattern suggests the vehicle is being driven with consumables approaching replacement thresholds rather than being proactively serviced. The maintenance trend is stable but not diligent, with minor wear items accumulating between tests. The mileage progression is consistent and typical for a 12-year-old vehicle. From 110,072 miles in November 2022 to 120,235 miles in January 2024, the car covered roughly 10,000 miles in just over a year. It then added approximately 7,000 miles by January 2025 and a further 8,800 miles by January 2026. This equates to roughly 11,300 miles per year, which is unremarkable for its age. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden drops in recorded mileage that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of inactivity. The January 2024 failure at 120,227 miles is the most significant entry in the record. The tester flagged a fractured or broken offside rear coil spring, a structural suspension defect that directly affects ride quality, handling, and tyre wear. The same test also recorded a bulging offside front tyre with internal structural failure, along with inoperative headlamps and registration plate lamps. The coil spring fracture was rectified before the retest passed later that day, but a broken coil spring on a vehicle of this age and mileage raises questions about the condition of the remaining springs and dampers. A buyer should inspect all four coil springs for fractures, corrosion, or sag, and check the shock absorbers for oil misting or bounce-test performance. The recurring tyre wear advisories, particularly the edge wear on the rear axle, point to possible misalignment or worn suspension bushes. The track rod end dust cover advisory in January 2026 supports this, as deteriorated steering components can cause uneven tyre scrub. A thorough inspection of the front and rear suspension bushes, tracking geometry, and steering rack boots is advisable. The brake pad wear appearing at both axles in the latest test suggests the vehicle is being driven hard or that the driver is deferring basic servicing. Buyers should verify the condition of the brake discs for scoring or lipping and check whether the pads have been replaced since the January 2026 test.