MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,384 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
play in both front rack inner joints
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (1.1.C.1a)
Rear Braking system leaking above fuel tank (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/50/17 (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
play in both front rack inner joints
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
exhaust corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
exhaust corroded
oil leak
exhaust mounts missing
plastic outer cills fitted
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all four brake discs slighty corroeded
exhaust corroeded
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all four brake discs slighty corroeded
exhaust corroeded
exhaust mounts missing
n/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder and steeping
plastic outer cills fitted
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
adv slight play in off side front steering rack arm
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
adv front discs liped and pitted brake test ok
heat shield on rear loose
slight movement in both steering rack arms
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
heat shield on rear loose
slight movement in both steering rack arms
Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to see inner front and rear pads
Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to see inner front and rear pads
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Slight play in both front tie rods
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Signum?
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KM53 NMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 NMU, 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 NMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 14 November 2003.
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