2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Vauxhall Insignia MOT pass rate and common faults

8,794 MOT tests in 2024. 58.1% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time58.1%
Failed or needed repairs41.9%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,794 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.2%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.5%
    703 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    381 marked dangerous
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    341 marked dangerous
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.2%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.1%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension23.5%
  2. Lights & electrics18.7%
  3. Brakes16.1%
  4. Tyres10.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.1%
  6. Body & chassis6.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  8. Steering1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.9%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened13.4%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia?

In 2024, 58.1% of 2009 Vauxhall Insignia cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,794 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2009 Vauxhall Insignia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).