Vauxhall Insignia: suspension MOT failures
Of the 1,312,179 Vauxhall Insignia MOT tests in this dataset, 8.8% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 2009 and 2014 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 895 | 10.3% |
| 2009 | 78,519 | 12.7% |
| 2010 | 104,631 | 11.0% |
| 2011 | 160,829 | 9.8% |
| 2012 | 136,280 | 9.0% |
| 2013 | 136,639 | 10.1% |
| 2014 | 163,297 | 11.2% |
| 2015 | 180,686 | 10.2% |
| 2016 | 139,489 | 8.8% |
| 2017 | 92,110 | 3.2% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.