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KM53 MHO

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,504 mi
Last recorded100,504 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 MHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 100,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded UNDER WHEEL ARCH (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT DEFECTIVE

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output SALT CRAZING (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play STEERING RACK INNER JOINT (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play STEERING RACK INNER JOINT (2.2.B.1g)

TAILGATE LIGHT LENS WHEN OPEN SHOWS A WHITE LIGHT, RED LENS SMASHED

Fail 25 Jul 2016 100,502 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BULB BURNT TURNING WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BULB BURNT TURNING WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

BRAKE PAD WARING SYMBOL SHOWING ON DASHBOARD, PADS OK

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded UNDER WHEEL ARCH (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT DEFECTIVE

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output SALT CRAZING (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play STEERING RACK INNER JOINT (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play STEERING RACK INNER JOINT (2.2.B.1g)

TAILGATE LIGHT LENS WHEN OPEN SHOWS A WHITE LIGHT, RED LENS SMASHED

Fail 10 Jun 2016 100,498 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 97,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/f corner

damage to n/s/r corner

damage to o/s/f corner

sill covers

Fail 31 Mar 2015 97,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/f corner

damage to n/s/r corner

damage to o/s/f corner

sill covers

Pass 1 Apr 2014 78,956 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 75,383 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 68,426 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 57,391 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,110 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 51,106 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 45,776 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 35,962 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 34,120 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 34,102 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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KM53 MHO is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KM53 MHO, 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 KM53 MHO registered?

KM53 MHO is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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