2011 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · FP61 KWA

The 2011 Vauxhall Insignia presents a mixed maintenance picture that has stabilised in the most recent twelve months, though not without notable intervention. In the June 2025 test at 129,241 miles, the vehicle passed, but only after a failure the previous day on 24 June 2025 at the same recorded mileage. That failure was significant: the tester flagged a fractured offside rear coil spring, a non-functioning rear fog lamp, and three tyres worn close to the legal limit. The immediate pass the following day indicates the spring was replaced and the tyres renewed or swapped, suggesting a reactive fix rather than a proactive servicing regime. The front exhaust flexi pipe remains slightly deteriorated across both 2025 tests, a minor advisory that has persisted without repair. Overall, the maintenance trend is neither clearly improving nor worsening; it is reactive, with critical safety items addressed only when they cause a failure. Mileage accumulation tells a story of very light recent use. Between the June 2024 test at 126,479 miles and the June 2025 tests at 129,241 miles, the car covered just 2,762 miles in twelve months. Prior to that, the vehicle averaged roughly 13,234 miles per year between June 2023 and June 2024, a stark contrast. The plateau in recorded mileage from 24 June to 25 June 2025, both showing 129,241 miles, confirms the car was stationary during the retest period. Annual mileage of approximately 8,616 over the vehicle's fifteen-year life is typical for its age, but the sharp drop in recent use raises the question of prolonged standing, which can cause tyre flat-spotting, brake surface corrosion, and dried seals. A buyer inspecting this Insignia in person should focus on the suspension components that have a documented history of failure. The offside rear coil spring was fractured in June 2025, and the offside front coil spring failed in the June 2023 test, indicating a pattern of spring breakage on both sides of the vehicle across two years. The offside front shock absorber also showed a serious fluid leak in 2023, and while the 2025 pass suggests it may have been replaced, there is no explicit confirmation. Compress all four corners and check for uneven ride height or rebound bounce. Inspect the front exhaust flexi pipe closely, as internal deterioration can worsen suddenly and cause exhaust gas leaks. The rear brake discs were flagged as worn and pitted in 2024, and the rear fog lamp circuit failed in 2025, so verify both the braking surface condition and all rear lamp functions independently. Tyre wear has been a recurring advisory across multiple tests, with inner edge wear noted on the offside rear and both front tyres in 2025, and cracking or perishing observed on the offside rear in 2024. This pattern suggests possible alignment issues or prolonged underinflation, which a buyer should have checked with a four-wheel tracking setup. The under-tray obstruction noted in 2024 prevented full inspection, so request removal of all engine bay covers before examining for fluid leaks, corrosion on subframe mounting points, and condition of the inner wing arches. At this age and mileage, structural rust around the rear suspension mounting points and sill seams is a realistic concern that the MOT may not have fully assessed.