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KM53 NMU

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,384 mi
Last recorded114,384 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 NMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 114,384 miles

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)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 114,370 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 105,626 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 105,620 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 95,687 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 95,687 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 86,408 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2013 86,407 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 81,895 miles

exhaust mounts missing

plastic outer cills fitted

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four brake discs slighty corroeded

exhaust corroeded

Fail 27 Nov 2012 81,895 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 69,090 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 65,654 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 65,654 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 58,356 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 48,849 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 48,849 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 34,892 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 34,892 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Slight play in both front tie rods

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 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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