2016 Vauxhall Insignia 1.6L Diesel · FY16 BPE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT test in February 2026 at 85,646 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable but reactive rather than proactive. The failure in January 2026 at 85,593 miles revealed a critical issue with worn offside rear brake pads and multiple lighting defects. The fact that the vehicle passed just one month later after these repairs indicates that the current owner addresses safety-critical defects immediately once flagged by the tester. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between December 2022 and January 2024, during which the car covered only 3,393 miles. However, the usage increased significantly in the latter period, with 11,700 miles clocked between January 2024 and February 2026. This shift suggests a more recent usage pattern, which generally results in better preservation of rubber components and suspension bushings compared to long-term stationary vehicles. A buyer should specifically inspect the headlamp assemblies, as the condensation in the nearside lens was noted in both January 2025 and January 2026. While not an immediate failure point, persistent moisture can lead to premature electrical failure or internal reflector degradation. Given the recent failure for thin brake pads, a physical inspection of the remaining pads and the condition of the brake discs is necessary to ensure they are not glazed or pitted from uneven wear. No structural corrosion issues appear in the history, which is a positive indicator for the chassis integrity.