2014 Vauxhall Insignia · 84,968 MOT tests
2014 Vauxhall Insignia reliability
2014 Vauxhall Insignias fail 32.7% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 12 Insignia years (84,968 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Insignias: 31%)
- 32.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Insignias: 31%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 97,533
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 84,968
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: about average for its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 14.1% of tests fail here (49% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 19% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Vauxhall Insignia
Fail rate by area
- Suspension14.1%
- Lights and electrics9.5%
- Tyres8.8%
- Brakes6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.8%
- Body, chassis and structure3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.8%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.76%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.47%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.59%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.3%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.01%
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 (19.6%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.53%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.03%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.18%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.03%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.51%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Insignia year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Vauxhall Insignia reliable?
2014 Vauxhall Insignias fail 32.7% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 12 Insignia years (84,968 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Vauxhall Insignia MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.8% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.76% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Vauxhall Insignia have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Vauxhall Insignia shows 97,533 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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