Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 Vauxhall Insig Excnav Cdti Eflex?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2010 Vauxhall Insig Excnav Cdti Eflex?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2010 Vauxhall Insig Excnav Cdti Eflex?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2010 Vauxhall Insig Excnav Cdti Eflex vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

21% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2010 Vauxhall Insig Excnav Cdti Eflex reliable?

Based on MOT data from 112 vehicles, the 2010 Vauxhall Insig Excnav Cdti Eflex has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2010 Vauxhall Insig Excnav Cdti Eflex?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Vauxhall Insig Excnav Cdti Eflex (2010)

112 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.3% first-time pass rate

2010 Vauxhall Insig Excnav Cdti Eflex

CarHunch analysed 112 real MOT records for the 2010 Vauxhall Insig Excnav Cdti Eflex. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2010 Vauxhall Insignia diesel is noticeably less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 70.3% against the national 80%. More concerning, 21.4% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects, which is significantly above acceptable levels and should give any prospective buyer pause.

At 111,000 miles median mileage for a 14-year-old car, these examples have been driven hard, and the average 1.86 failures per vehicle confirms they're starting to need real money spent on them. Before committing to one, get a thorough pre-purchase inspection focused on the fuel system, emissions equipment, and suspension—the high advisory count of 8.0 per car suggests these are common problem areas on this generation.

We have limited data for the 2010 Vauxhall Insig Excnav Cdti Eflex — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

77.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

21.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.86

Over 7.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

111k

Middle half: 87k–136k

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These stats describe 112 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 112 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 21.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	111	77.5%	1.86

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Vauxhall Insig Excnav Cdti Eflex vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

111,068

typical

86,949

low mileage

135,991

high mileage

Half of all 2010 Vauxhall Insig Excnav Cdti Eflex vehicles fall between 86,949 and 135,991 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 86,949 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 86,949–135,991 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Vauxhall Insig Excnav Cdti Eflexs sit.

⚠ Over 183,587 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2010 Vauxhall Insig Excnav Cdti Eflex — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 18% of 2010 Vauxhall Insig Excnav Cdti Eflexs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 13 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (18% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

7.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.86

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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