2009 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · KM59 WFU
2009 Vauxhall Insignia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 163,086 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,086 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KM59 WFU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2022
- 163,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM59 WFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Insignia (KM59 WFU) between July 2012 and October 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KM59 WFU Mileage History
- 11/07/201240,649 mi
- 10/08/201240,699 mi+50 mi
- 27/10/201243,524 mi+2,825 mi
- 25/10/201358,658 mi+15,134 mi
- 25/10/201358,658 mi
- 01/11/201469,014 mi+10,356 mi
- 26/10/201578,625 mi+9,611 mi
- 22/10/201687,724 mi+9,099 mi
- 24/10/201797,386 mi+9,662 mi
- 08/10/2018109,039 mi+11,653 mi
- 08/10/2018109,040 mi+1 mi
- 01/11/2019123,225 mi+14,185 mi
- 29/10/2020130,641 mi+7,416 mi
- 22/10/2021152,042 mi+21,401 mi
- 29/10/2021152,422 mi+380 mi
- 28/10/2022163,086 mi+10,664 mi
Average of roughly 11,891 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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