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BA57 PEN

2007 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,448 mi
Last recorded157,448 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Signum86,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA57 PEN
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 157,448 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 147,942 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 147,942 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 143,505 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

condensation in o/s headlamp

park brake only just meets MOT criteria of 16% efficiency when applied with large force

some panel damage to n/s of vehicle

Fail 30 Jan 2020 143,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

condensation in o/s headlamp

park brake only just meets MOT criteria of 16% efficiency when applied with large force

some panel damage to n/s of vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2019 133,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear under car near clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component wet around reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

under tray partially insecure

Fail 21 Jan 2019 133,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge of tyre where tread worn away marked by yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear under car near clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component wet around reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

under tray partially insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2017 119,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 119,635 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 108,271 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 108,271 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 87,179 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 68,283 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

rear discs slightly corroded and worn

Pass 31 Oct 2013 61,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs with slight corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2012 51,763 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,106 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2010 33,159 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Signum?

Based on 245,020 MOT tests across 16,896 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
8,076
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
16,896
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,416
coil spring broken 10,006
Registration plate lamp not working 7,975
coil spring fractured 6,845
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,785
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BA57 PEN is a 2007 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 86,542 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 Signum fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,416 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BA57 PEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Signum typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BA57 PEN is a 2007 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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