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KM53 NKH

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,109 mi
Last recorded135,109 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 NKH
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 135,109 miles

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 9 Nov 2018 126,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear mains (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine bay covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2018 126,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear mains (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine bay covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2017 118,529 miles

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Battery insecure inside battery box

Front to rear brake pipes are corroded but not excessively

O/s/f damper shows signs of previous leak currently okay

Fail 4 Nov 2017 118,529 miles

Battery insecure inside battery box

Front to rear brake pipes are corroded but not excessively

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

O/s/f damper shows signs of previous leak currently okay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 113,098 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres low on edges

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2015 106,488 miles

All brake pipes excessively coated in grease

Hand brake mechanism noisy

Fail 4 Nov 2015 106,488 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

All brake pipes excessively coated in grease

Hand brake mechanism noisy

Pass 6 Nov 2014 99,606 miles

All brake pipes slight corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2014 99,606 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

All brake pipes slight corrosion

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre badly perished and worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre very badly worn on inner edge and perished

Pass 14 Nov 2013 91,503 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 79,199 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 67,697 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,497 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 52,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 43,310 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 35,384 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 35,345 miles

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

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

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 10 Nov 2007 26,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 20,511 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 NKH is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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