2016 Vauxhall Insignia 1.6L Diesel · CU16 KHF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 82,104 miles passed, it carried advisories for thin rear brake pads and an inoperative nearside registration lamp. This follows a pattern of intermittent failures where components are only addressed after an MOT failure rather than during scheduled servicing, suggesting that the owner only addresses faults once they reach a critical threshold or fail inspection. At 82,104 miles over ten years, the Insignia averages approximately 8,200 miles per annum, which is consistent with typical UK usage for a family vehicle. The data shows a significant period of activity between February 2023 and June 2024, where the car covered over 13,500 miles in just 16 months. This burst of mileage correlates with the mechanical failures noted in June 2024, specifically the fractured nearside rear coil spring and the structural tyre bulge, which indicate wear-related component fatigue. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The record shows recurring issues with brakes, including fluctuating rear discs in 2024 and thin pads across all axles in 2023 and 2025. The buyer should check for uneven pad wear or warped rotors caused by the noted fluctuations. Furthermore, the distorted nearside road wheel flagged in 2024 suggests a previous significant impact that may have affected the alignment or the integrity of the rim. The rear suspension also requires close scrutiny. Given the fractured coil spring recorded in 2024, the buyer should inspect the remaining springs and bushings for signs of corrosion or stress fractures. The history of perishing tyres and structural bulges in 2023 and 2024 suggests the vehicle may have sat for long periods or suffered from poor storage, making a check of the current tyre sidewalls essential to ensure no further structural degradation is present.