2016 Vauxhall Insignia 1.4L Petrol · OW16 ACV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness condition with a clear trend of improving maintenance in recent years. The most recent test on 20 November 2025 at 78,433 miles resulted in no defects, following a clean pass in December 2024. This shift indicates that the previous owner has addressed earlier reactive issues and is currently maintaining the car to all safety and emissions standards without the mechanical or structural failures seen in its earlier history. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. There is a notable increase in usage between May 2023 (56,123 miles) and May 2024 (69,104 miles), where the car covered over 13,000 miles in twelve months. However, the rate has slowed down since, with only 6,601 miles recorded between the December 2024 and November 2025 tests. This moderate annual mileage suggests the car has not been subjected to heavy commercial use, reducing stress on the drivetrain and suspension components. The history shows a recurring pattern of tyre-related failures, specifically noted in 2019, 2020, and 2021. The 2021 failure for a distorted nearside front road wheel and low tread depth tyres suggests previous instances of neglect regarding basic upkeep or potential impact such as curbing. A buyer should inspect the current tyres for uneven wear and check the alignment to ensure the distorted wheel noted in 2021 did not cause lasting damage to the suspension geometry. Attention should also be paid to the coolant leak recorded in June 2019 and the damaged offside windscreen in May 2022. While these appear resolved, a physical inspection should verify the cooling system under pressure to ensure no residual weeping or hose degradation exists. Given the age of the Insignia, a thorough check of the rear sills and wheel arches for corrosion is advisable, although the MOT record does not currently flag any structural integrity issues.