2017 Vauxhall Insignia 1.5L Petrol · YC67 PBY

This Vauxhall Insignia presents a commendably clean MOT record across its documented testing history, with four consecutive passes and only a single advisory notice issued over a span of tests from 2021 through to September 2025. The most recent test on 10 September 2025 returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing the pattern of straightforward roadworthiness demonstrated at the prior examinations in 2024, 2022, and 2021. The lone advisory, logged at the 2023 test on 20 September, concerned front tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on both edges, which is a common observation on a front-driven saloon of this age and weight rather than an indicator of underlying mechanical concern. The absence of any advisories relating to suspension components, brake pipes, corrosion, exhaust integrity, or structural areas is a notably positive signal for a nine-year-old vehicle, suggesting that the items most prone to age-related deterioration on this platform have not yet raised concern at test. The recorded mileage of 55,163 miles against a 2017 registration equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 6,129 miles, which sits comfortably within the typical usage bracket for a privately operated family saloon of this vintage. There are no conspicuous gaps in the MOT testing sequence and no mileage anomalies suggesting periods off the road or rapid accumulation between tests that might point to a hard-driven history, such as high-mileage motorway use or repeated short journeys. The mileage progression between tests is steady and consistent, indicating regular but moderate use. For a vehicle of this age and mileage, the wear burden on major mechanical assemblies such as the engine, gearbox, and drivetrain should be modest, while consumable items like brake pads, discs, tyres, and possibly the timing chain components will be approaching or have already required replacement during the vehicle's life. From a buyer's perspective, the front tyre advisory from 2023 is the principal historical reference point and warrants physical inspection of the current tyres. On examination, confirm that the front pair has matching tread depths above 3mm across the full width, that wear is even rather than confined to the inner or outer edges, and that there are no bulges, cracks, or uneven feathering. Edge wear on a front-wheel-drive Insignia is often linked to incorrect camber settings or worn suspension components, so it is worth asking when the front suspension was last inspected and whether any wishbones, drop links, or anti-roll bar bushes have been replaced. A test drive over uneven surfaces should be undertaken specifically listening for clonking or knocking from the front suspension, which would point to worn bushes or top mounts, and the steering should be checked for vagueness or pulling that could suggest geometry issues persisting from the tyre wear pattern. With no advisories having been raised for brake discs, callipers, or pipes, and no advisories relating to fluid leaks, exhaust condition, or corrosion on structural or underbody areas across any test in the last four years, the Insignia appears to be in sound mechanical order at the point of its latest MOT. Nonetheless, given the vehicle's age, a thorough pre-purchase inspection should include a lift to check for any emerging corrosion on the rear axle, subframe mounting points, and sill seams, as these are known areas of attention on Insignias approaching a decade old. The braking system should be tested under firm pedal pressure from higher speed to confirm there is no judder through the steering wheel, which would indicate warped front discs, and the handbrake should hold the vehicle on a moderate incline without excessive travel. A cold start observation is also worthwhile to check for excessive diesel smoke, timing chain rattle on the diesel variants, or any oil leaks from the rocker cover gasket, as these are commonly encountered wear items on higher-mileage Insignias even when MOT records remain unblemished.