2008 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Petrol · SM58 EKG
2008 Vauxhall Insignia (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 93,909 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- 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.
SM58 EKG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2025
- 93,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM58 EKG 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 2008 Vauxhall Insignia (SM58 EKG) between November 2021 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SM58 EKG Mileage History
- 24/11/202188,808 mi
- 31/12/202291,782 mi+2,974 mi
- 31/12/202291,782 mi
- 08/01/202492,870 mi+1,088 mi
- 28/02/202593,909 mi+1,039 mi
Average of roughly 1,563 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Insignia Mk1 pre-facelift
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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