2010 Vauxhall Insignia · 54,641 MOT tests
2010 Vauxhall Insignia reliability
2010 Vauxhall Insignias fail 37.1% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 12 Insignia years (54,641 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Insignias: 31%)
- 37.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Insignias: 31%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 111,823
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 54,641
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 9.2% of tests fail here (16% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.7%
- Suspension14.1%
- Brakes10.2%
- Tyres9.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.2%
- Body, chassis and structure2.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.15%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.18%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.11%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.04%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 2.61%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.24%
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 (21.29%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.56%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.59%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.62%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (7.4%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.28%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Insignia year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia reliable?
2010 Vauxhall Insignias fail 37.1% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 12 Insignia years (54,641 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.15% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (4.18% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.11% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2010 Vauxhall Insignia shows 111,823 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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