2010 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · FG60 YUL

The 2010 Vauxhall Insignia presents a stable and improving mechanical trend, culminating in a clean pass at 130,059 miles on 23 March 2026. The absence of any recorded defects in the most recent three successful tests demonstrates consistent upkeep. The vehicle transitioned from a failed test in March 2024 to a period of entirely defect-free inspections, indicating the owner addressed whatever caused the initial failure promptly and maintained the car to a roadworthy standard thereafter. Accumulating 130,059 miles over sixteen years equates to roughly 8,129 miles annually, a typical usage pattern for a vehicle of this age. The annual mileage accumulation remains steady rather than spiking dramatically. Between the March 2023 test at 121,250 miles and the March 2024 test at 126,958 miles, the car covered 5,708 miles. The subsequent year saw a slight reduction in use, with only 2,451 miles covered between the March 2024 pass at 127,078 miles and the March 2025 test at 129,529 miles. A mere 530 miles were recorded between March 2025 and the latest March 2026 test, suggesting the vehicle now covers very short distances or has spent long periods stationary. Although the MOT record shows no recurring mechanical or structural advisories, a sixteen-year-old vehicle demands a thorough physical inspection. The recent drop in annual mileage raises the risk of deterioration from standing. A buyer should inspect the condition of the tyres for flat-spotting and sidewall perishing, and check the brake discs for surface corrosion caused by lack of use. Suspension bushes and coil springs require close scrutiny for age-related cracking and corrosion, while the exhaust system must be examined for rust perforation. The anomalous failure recorded on 12 March 2024 at 126,958 miles, which lists no specific defects, warrants a request for the accompanying test certificate. Verifying the exact reason for the refusal confirms the necessary repairs were completed before the retest ten days later.