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KM53 MYJ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,172 mi
Last recorded95,172 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 MYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 95,172 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both rear brake hoses ferral corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms outer most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 95,169 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly damaged both rear brake hoses ferral corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms outer most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 89,384 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 84,557 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms outer most bushes (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres showing signs of perishing

front and rear tyres are different sizes but some size on each axle

rear exhaust clamp broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 12 Aug 2015 78,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust weak around joint from middle to rear

Fail 12 Aug 2015 78,369 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust weak around joint from middle to rear

Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,803 miles

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

Front pipe of the exhaust system has 2 mountings disconnected through corrosion however, exhaust system is supported to minimal effect for MOT.

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

Nearside rear tyre cut but not to cords

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

Rear exhaust D clamp broken

Pass 28 Aug 2013 66,873 miles

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

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2013 66,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2012 60,643 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2011 52,775 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 47,262 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 40,254 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Exhuast middle section hangers are starting to corrode

Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,333 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 29,076 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 23,776 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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KM53 MYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MYJ, 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 MYJ registered?

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

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