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KM53 NFC

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Red Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

179,696 mi
Last recorded179,696 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 NFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 179,696 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion axle mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion axle mount (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 179,696 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper flexi joint (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion axle mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion axle mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 174,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion trailing arm mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion trailing arm mounting (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 174,733 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported three brackets missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion trailing arm mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion trailing arm mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 159,657 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 159,657 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 162,679 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2014 162,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 153,216 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2013 153,213 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 124,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Nov 2012 124,211 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2011 97,153 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off side front inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 14 Nov 2011 97,150 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off side front inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 15 Nov 2010 85,190 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 78,032 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 65,867 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 52,480 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 41,207 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 NFC is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Red with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KM53 NFC, 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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KM53 NFC is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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