2009 Vauxhall Insignia 1.8L Petrol · SD09 WSO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the history indicates a pattern of immediate reactive maintenance. The most recent test on 28 April 2023 at 153,844 miles passed with no recorded defects, suggesting the vehicle met the minimum safety standards at that time. However, the trend of failing just days before passing in both 2022 and 2023 suggests that the previous owner only addressed faults when prompted by a failure rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for its age, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. Between April 2021 at 144,040 miles and April 2022 at 150,619 miles, the car covered 6,579 miles, followed by a further 3,225 miles leading up to the 2023 test. Given it is now June 2026, the vehicle has not undergone an official DVSA MOT test in over three years. This significant gap in testing increases the risk of undetected mechanical degradation in critical components such as structural integrity, brake lines, and suspension assemblies. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on areas of potential corrosion on the chassis and subframe, which is a common failure point for the Insignia generation. The suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked for perished rubber or fractures, as the record lacks specific advisories on these items. Because the last test is now outdated, an assessment of the brake discs for binding and the condition of the tyre tread is essential to ensure that no significant issues have developed during the extended period of unrecorded testing.