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EK53 SDY

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,822 mi
Last recorded76,822 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 SDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 76,822 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 76,822 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 63,291 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Mar 2014 47,375 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,233 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 37,635 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,253 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 35,152 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,134 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 26,138 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,228 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 15,823 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 10,257 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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EK53 SDY is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EK53 SDY, 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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What year was EK53 SDY registered?

EK53 SDY is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is EK53 SDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 SDY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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