2016 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · DP16 KUS

This Vauxhall Insignia presents an exceptionally clean DVSA roadworthiness record, with all recorded MOT tests over the past three cycles returning passes and zero advisories or defects logged against the vehicle. The most recent test on 5 June 2025 was a clean pass, mirroring the outcomes of the 2024 and 2022 examinations. The single failure recorded on 17 November 2023 lists no defects, which typically indicates an administrative or documentation issue at the test station rather than a mechanical defect, a conclusion reinforced by the fact that the vehicle passed a re-test just five days later on 22 November 2023 with no defects recorded. There is no evidence whatsoever of chronic suspension wear, brake component deterioration, exhaust corrosion, or structural advisories that commonly accumulate on Insignias of this generation, making the mechanical paper trail notably reassuring. With 85,203 miles accumulated over a ten-year registration period, this Insignia averages roughly 8,500 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the expected range for a privately used family saloon or company car of this type. The mileage progression between tests remains consistent rather than showing any unusual spikes that might suggest prolonged periods off the road followed by sudden heavy use, nor does it indicate a long static lay-up where components such as brake discs, tyres, and underbody fittings could have suffered from corrosion through disuse. At this mileage band, however, one should remain mindful that consumable wear on items not flagged during testing such as dual-mass flywheels, timing chain stretch on the petrol units, and clutch hydraulics may still be approaching replacement thresholds even though the car has not yet attracted advisories. Given the absence of any recorded advisories on suspension arms, brake pipes, coil springs, bushes, or subframe mountings, the prospective buyer cannot rely on the MOT history to pinpoint known weak points, and a physical inspection must therefore take precedence. On a test drive, pay close attention to the front suspension over uneven roads, listening for clonking or knocking from the lower wishbones, anti-roll bar drop links, and front subframe bushes, all known service items on the Insignia platform at this mileage. Through tight corners and over speed humps, any vague steering, shudder through the wheel, or knocking from the rear may point to trailing arms, bush deterioration, or worn top mount bearings, none of which would necessarily trigger an MOT advisory until play became pronounced. Brake pedal feel should be firm without excessive travel, and any judder under light braking or pulling to one side would warrant a disc and pad inspection, as these are wear items that accumulate silently outside the MOT scope. Under the bonnet, it is worth checking for oil seepage around the camshaft cover, timing chain area, and turbo oil feed pipes if this is a diesel variant, as well as inspecting coolant expansion tank condition and the condition of the auxiliary belt and tensioner. The exhaust should be examined for corrosion at the rear silencer mounting and around the flexi-section, as Insignia exhausts typically suffer surface rust well before structural failure. Finally, ensure the infotainment, climate control, and electronic parking brake operate correctly, as electrical faults on the Insignia can be expensive to rectify and would not appear on the MOT record. With clean paperwork, sensible mileage, and a recent pass, this car represents a low-risk starting point, provided the physical inspection confirms that the absence of advisories reflects genuine condition rather than merely a fortunate test outcome.