Vauxhall Insignia
Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,956 cc
L40 SBCMOT history
L40 SBC is a blue diesel Vauxhall Insignia first used on 5 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 104,101 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 104,101 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,782 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 SBC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Insignia
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,956 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 5 Dec 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 SBC was last recorded at 104,101 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 5,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,671 miles · 9 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,430 miles
- Average per year
- 5,782 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,101 miles
- 2025 – 98,671 miles
- 2024 – 94,083 miles
- 2023 – 88,792 miles
- 2022 – 84,193 miles
- 2021 – 79,052 miles
- 2020 – 73,385 miles
- 2019 – 69,104 miles
- 2018 – 64,303 miles
- 2017 – 54,442 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,101 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Full MOT history
12 tests since 5 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,101 miles (+5,430)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 104,101 miles
- Test number
- 952222372602
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass98,671 miles (+4,588)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 98,671 miles
- Test number
- 275476395921
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Pass94,083 miles (+82)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 94,083 miles
- Test number
- 795902361958
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail94,001 miles (+5,209)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,001 miles
- Test number
- 269923322310
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,792 miles (+4,599)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 88,792 miles
- Test number
- 444978896096
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass84,193 miles (+50)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 84,193 miles
- Test number
- 894718806689
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail84,143 miles (+5,091)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,143 miles
- Test number
- 964336496433
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer to front pipe flange joint (bolt broke). (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,052 miles (+5,667)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 79,052 miles
- Test number
- 284256703786
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,385 miles (+4,281)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 73,385 miles
- Test number
- 650546659301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,104 miles (+4,801)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 69,104 miles
- Test number
- 368221711377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,303 miles (+9,861)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 64,303 miles
- Test number
- 708691373116
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,442 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 54,442 miles
- Test number
- 914475257826
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L40 SBC
- Does L40 SBC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 SBC is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 SBC?
- The MOT on L40 SBC is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 SBC done?
- L40 SBC was recorded at 104,101 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 5,782 miles a year.
- Has L40 SBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 SBC has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L40 SBC ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L40 SBC find?
- L40 SBC passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: central rear brake cable damaged but not to excess; front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface, and 3 more.
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