2009 Vauxhall Insignia · 40,345 MOT tests
2009 Vauxhall Insignia reliability
2009 Vauxhall Insignias fail 39.8% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 12 Insignia years (40,345 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Insignias: 31%)
- 39.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Insignias: 31%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 111,556
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 40,345
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: about average for its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 7.3% of tests fail here (27% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17%
- Lights and electrics13.2%
- Brakes10.6%
- Tyres9.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
- Body, chassis and structure4.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.11%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 4.94%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.35%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.3%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.96%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.42%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.95%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (16.79%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (8.5%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.37%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.93%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.84%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Insignia year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia reliable?
2009 Vauxhall Insignias fail 39.8% of first MOT tests, 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 12 Insignia years (40,345 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.11% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (4.94% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (4.35% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Vauxhall Insignia have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Vauxhall Insignia shows 111,556 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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