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CV53 KXM

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

86,195 mi
Last recorded86,195 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 KXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 86,195 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 86,195 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2016 85,209 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 85,209 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 77,961 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 May 2015 77,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 77,897 miles

engine has oil leaks

exhaust front flexi deteriated

heatshield above rear exhaust insecure

nearside rear tyre on 2mm and worn on inner edge

slight corrosion and wear on front and rear brake discs

wiper wheel boxes worn

Fail 22 Jan 2014 77,897 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine has oil leaks

engine mangement light on

exhaust front flexi deteriated

heatshield above rear exhaust insecure

nearside rear tyre on 2mm and worn on inner edge

slight corrosion and wear on front and rear brake discs

wiper wheel boxes worn

Pass 6 Dec 2012 76,195 miles

heatshield above exhaust insecure

engine has oil leaks

exhaust front flexi deteriated

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

slight tear on nearside wiper blade

slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 5 Dec 2012 76,192 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine has oil leaks

exhaust front flexi deteriated

heatshield above exhaust insecure

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

slight tear on nearside wiper blade

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 5 Nov 2011 67,597 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear outter skin corroded

unable to check full length of nearside rear adult seatbelt due to childseat fitted

unable to check full length of outter sills due to covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2010 62,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine has oil leaks

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Fail 3 Nov 2010 62,194 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine has oil leaks

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Pass 28 Oct 2009 56,951 miles

offside rear lamp slight damage

rear heat shield insecure

rear silencer showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2009 56,951 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear lamp slight damage

rear silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2008 48,865 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 37,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 37,179 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 22,571 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 22,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CV53 KXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 81,014 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 CV53 KXM, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CV53 KXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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