2009 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Petrol · KT09 VYP

The vehicle presents a significant risk profile with a clear trend of worsening structural and mechanical deterioration. While it passed its most recent test on 19 March 2026 at 116,214 miles, this followed a major failure just one day prior. The tester identified corrosion on the nearside and offside rear outer integral body structures that significantly reduced assembly rigidity. The fact that the vehicle managed to pass immediately after this structural failure suggests reactive repairs were made, but the underlying structural integrity of the chassis appears to be reaching a critical point of decay. At 116,214 miles over 17 years, the car has covered a consistent average of approximately 6,800 miles per year. This low annual mileage usually suggests light use, but the MOT history indicates a lack of proactive preventative maintenance. Between March 2024 and March 2026, the vehicle covered only 8,452 miles, yet the number of flagged faults increased from minor consumable advisories to serious structural failures. This suggests that the vehicle is suffering due to age and environmental exposure rather than simply from the distance driven. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the entire undercarriage and structural points. The record shows a persistent history of corrosion starting with the rear sub-frame in 2024, which escalated to structural rigidity failures by early 2026. The steering system is also showing signs of failure, with seepage in power steering pipes and play in the front inner drag link joint. Furthermore, the braking system is in poor condition with pitted and scored discs on all wheels and a parking brake that only barely meets efficiency requirements, indicating that these components are nearing the end of their functional life.