MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,811 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe leaking centre brake pipe union (3.6.A.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 x rear (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe leaking centre brake pipe union (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose joint bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
backbox outter skin corroded
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
backbox outter skin corroded
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
exhaust diteriated
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
exhaust diteriated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust back box is corroded
offside rear tyre is perished/cracked
both front discs wearing thin on inside
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front discs wearing thin on inside
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Signum?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KN53 BJE is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 KN53 BJE, 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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KN53 BJE is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 15 September 2003.
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