2016 Vauxhall Insignia 1.6L Diesel · FE16 DKV
2016 Vauxhall Insignia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 112,928 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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FE16 DKV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 112,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE16 DKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Insignia (FE16 DKV) between March 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and split (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
FE16 DKV Mileage History
- 01/03/202284,260 mi
- 14/03/202399,978 mi+15,718 mi
- 18/09/2025112,914 mi+12,936 mi
- 01/10/2025112,928 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 7,993 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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