2016 Vauxhall Insignia 1.6L Diesel · EY16 ORG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test on 29 May 2025 at 127,765 miles, this followed a failure just eight days prior. That failure identified multiple critical safety issues including exhausted brake pads, poor parking brake efficiency, and structural damage to a tyre. The trend suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when forced to by the MOT testing process, rather than performing scheduled maintenance between intervals. At 127,765 miles, this 2016 Insignia has covered a high average of approximately 12,700 miles per year. The data shows consistent high-mileage usage, with over 800 miles recorded between April 2023 and April 2024, and another 3,800 miles in the following year. This high mileage puts significant strain on wear-related components. The recurring issues with tyres and brakes across multiple years indicate the vehicle likely undergoes long road journeys where basic consumable upkeep is neglected. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, given the repeated failures for thin pads and low parking brake efficiency. The 2023 record also noted pitted and scored front discs, which should be checked for thickness and uneven wear. Furthermore, the persistent history of uneven tyre wear and structural tyre failures in 2024 and 2025 suggests potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that have not been addressed. The windscreen has been flagged for damage across three consecutive years, indicating a long-term delay in repairing minor glasswork.