2009 Vauxhall Insignia 1.8L Petrol · NJ09 LSL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The most recent MOT test in June 2025 at 126,724 miles followed an immediate failure due to critical safety issues, including exposed cords on the front tyre sidewalls. While the car passed the subsequent re-test, the persistence of an oil leak and a defective central exhaust mounting suggests that the owner only addresses faults when they become necessary to pass a legal inspection. At 126,724 miles over 17 years, the Insignia averages approximately 7,450 miles per year, which is consistent with lower-average annual usage. However, there is a significant jump of 12,504 miles covered between June 2024 and June 2025, compared to the 8,600 miles covered in the previous year. The clean record in 2024 is an outlier, as the subsequent return to multiple failures in 2025 indicates that the vehicle's mechanical components and rubber parts are being neglected between the annual testing intervals. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the engine sump area to assess the severity of the recurring oil leak, which has been flagged since at least 2023. The 2023 record noted corroded fuel filler pipes and perishing rear tyres, which require close scrutiny to ensure corrosion has not progressed to structural areas. Furthermore, the history of worn suspension arm bushes and recurring exhaust mounting failures suggests that the underbody components are nearing the end of their functional life. Attention should be paid to the current state of the exhaust system for any rattles or vibrations that might indicate further degradation.