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Outstanding Recall

2009 Vauxhall Insignia 1.8L Petrol · SD59 ATO

SD59 ATO

2009 Vauxhall Insignia (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17/09/2009. Recorded mileage 113,461 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
Year / Origin
2009 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 20/02/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
113,461 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/02/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2009
Engine
1796cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle's roadworthiness shows a worsening maintenance trend characterized by recurring mechanical and consumable failures. The most recent recorded test in February 2022 at 113,461 miles follows a failure that highlighted significant neglect, specifically regarding tyre safety and engine management systems. While the vehicle passed the subsequent retest, the presence of an ongoing oil leak indicates a persistent issue that has remained unaddressed since at least the 2021 test at 92,721 miles. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,674 miles per year. The data shows a steady progression from 25,858 miles in 2013 to 113,461 miles in 2022. However, the MOT history is now significantly outdated, with no recorded tests since February 2022. Given that the current date is July 2026, this vehicle is overdue for its MOT by more than four years, meaning its current legal roadworthiness cannot be verified through these records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the engine bay and underbody to locate the source of the persistent oil leak. The history shows a pattern of deferred maintenance, particularly regarding tyres and braking components. The 2019 test at 67,605 miles flagged binding rear brakes, thin brake pads, and a corroded offside rear coil spring. These issues suggest that the owner often waits for failures rather than performing preventative maintenance. Suspension components require close scrutiny, as the 2022 failure noted perished dust covers on the anti-roll bar linkages. The recurring issues with tyres, ranging from perishing treads in 2019 to exposed cords in 2022, suggest that basic consumable upkeep has been inconsistent. Before purchase, the buyer should verify the current status of the engine management light, the integrity of the braking system, and the condition of all suspension bushes and springs to ensure no further structural or mechanical degradation has occurred during the period of inactivity.

SD59 ATO Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2022
  • 113,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
15
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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Recall Notice Outstanding

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SD59 ATO Mileage History

  1. 16/02/2022113,458 mi
  2. 16/02/2022113,461 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 4,919 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

SD59 ATO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Jul 2026, 03:48
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Insignia (SD59 ATO) between February 2022 and February 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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