2011 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · KU61 OEM

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a persistent pattern of deferred maintenance and recurring mechanical failures. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 159,904 miles, the immediately preceding failure revealed significant mechanical issues including a binding offside front brake, fluctuating service pressure, and a missing road wheel fixing. The trend suggests that the owner only addresses critical safety items, such as tyres and lighting, when they are forced to by an impending MOT failure, rather than following a preventative service schedule. At 159,904 miles, the Insignia has been used at a consistent average rate of approximately 10,600 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. However, the mileage data shows a discrepancy between the October 2024 and October 2025 tests where the recorded mileage actually dropped from 151,961 to 151,861 in a specific failure entry. This inconsistency in the record suggests a clerical error by the tester during the recording process and undermines the overall reliability of the vehicle's documented historical usage data. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the structural integrity and suspension components. The record has repeatedly flagged corrosion on the rear sub-frame and offside rear outer suspension mounting areas between 2023 and 2025. While these were not marked as structural failures, the presence of rust on high-stress mounting points is a long-term risk. Furthermore, the offside rear shock absorber progressed from light misting in 2025 to a serious fluid leak in previous tests, indicating the damping system is nearing the end of functional life. The braking system requires close scrutiny due to a long history of thin pads, pitted discs, and binding calipers. The October 2025 failure for an offside front binding brake suggests that the caliper may be seized or the slide pins are fouled. Given the recurring issues with tyres being worn to the legal limit or below across multiple years, the current owner likely neglects basic consumable upkeep, making an inspection of uneven tyre wear and the condition of the suspension bushes essential before any purchase.