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CV53 KYP

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,531 mi
Last recorded130,531 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 KYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 130,531 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 128,618 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 126,519 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 125,138 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 125,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 123,897 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 122,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 118,935 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 114,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 108,577 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 102,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust hanger brocken

survo pipe rubbing engine cover

Fail 18 Oct 2016 102,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust hanger brocken

survo pipe rubbing engine cover

Pass 21 Oct 2015 96,189 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust hanger brackets corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlights (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 96,188 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust hanger brackets corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlights (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 92,835 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 87,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 87,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 81,494 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 78,285 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

N/S/R tyre split on sidewall.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear tyres wearing uneven.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 72,409 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 72,192 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 65,778 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 65,778 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 60,821 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 60,821 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 52,866 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 52,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 46,596 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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CV53 KYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KYP, 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 KYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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