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BD65 GKN

2016 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

225,983 mi
Last recorded225,983 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Insignia64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD65 GKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 225,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 213,639 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 213,628 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 206,582 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 198,932 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 197,837 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 188,503 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 181,031 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 181,027 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 159,072 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 159,072 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 136,391 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 131,278 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 131,278 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 100,382 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Insignia?

Based on 3,238,878 MOT tests across 297,647 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
297,647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 45,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,535
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,349
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,379
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BD65 GKN is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Insignia fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 45,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD65 GKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Insignia typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 10 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD65 GKN registered?

BD65 GKN is a 2016 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 29 February 2016.

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The MOT history for BD65 GKN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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