2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Vauxhall Insignia MOT pass rate and common faults

23,455 MOT tests in 2024. 66.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time66.0%
Failed or needed repairs34.0%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 23,455 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    1,424 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    1,099 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.6%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.0%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.9%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    526 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp: not working on main beam1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension16.1%
  2. Lights & electrics14.8%
  3. Tyres10.1%
  4. Brakes8.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  6. Body & chassis3.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.7%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2014 Vauxhall Insignia?

In 2024, 66.0% of 2014 Vauxhall Insignia cars passed their MOT first time, across 23,455 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Vauxhall Insignia?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Vauxhall Insignia reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).