2010 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · GF60 ECV

The Vauxhall Insignia currently holds no valid MOT certificate. The most recent test on 9 April 2026 at 147,418 miles resulted in a failure, though the DVSA record shows no defects were entered. This is unusual and typically indicates the test was abandoned, not completed, or the vehicle was refused for presentation issues rather than a mechanical failure. The maintenance trend over the preceding years was stable, with consecutive passes recorded in 2023, 2024, and 2025, all with zero advisories or failures. The sudden failure in April 2026 breaks that pattern and raises questions about the vehicle's current condition or the circumstances of the test itself. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable. Between April 2023 at 135,066 miles and April 2026 at 147,418 miles, the car covered roughly 12,352 miles over three years, averaging about 4,117 miles annually. That is lower than the long-term average of 9,214 miles per year calculated over the vehicle's full sixteen-year life. The drop in recent usage could mean lighter use, a change in keeper, or extended periods of inactivity. No gaps or sudden jumps appear in the record, so the odometer reading looks plausible. Despite the clean MOT history, the April 2026 failure demands a thorough in-person inspection. A buyer should verify the braking system, suspension bushes, coil springs, and structural underside for corrosion, especially if the car has been standing. Tyre condition, exhaust integrity, and emissions performance should be checked, along with all lighting and seatbelt mechanisms. The absence of recorded defects in previous years suggests reasonable upkeep, but the current untested state means no mechanical component can be taken on trust. A fresh MOT or pre-purchase inspection is strongly advisable before committing funds.