2009 Vauxhall Insignia 1.8L Petrol · SD59 BZX
2009 Vauxhall Insignia (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 88,451 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Jun 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,451 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SD59 BZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2024
- 88,451 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD59 BZX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Vauxhall Insignia (SD59 BZX) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Exhaust system insecure front pipe mounts detached and centre pipe mount missing (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SD59 BZX Mileage History
- 20/07/202266,245 mi
- 21/07/202266,246 mi+1 mi
- 17/07/202376,646 mi+10,400 mi
- 25/07/202376,695 mi+49 mi
- 15/07/202488,451 mi+11,756 mi
Average of roughly 11,175 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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