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KN53 BJZ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Green Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,404 mi
Last recorded121,404 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 BJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 121,404 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and joint in poor condition (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 109,266 miles

rear exhaust clamp broken

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 106,456 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

Fail 12 Nov 2013 106,456 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2012 101,537 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 92,731 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 80,186 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 80,186 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 66,626 miles

front inner brake pads look like they could be getting low as unable to see clearly advise front brake check

Fail 2 Nov 2009 66,626 miles

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

front inner brake pads look like they could be getting low as unable to see clearly advise front brake check

Pass 29 Oct 2008 55,750 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 55,749 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,141 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,909 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 24,962 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,962 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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KN53 BJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Green with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KN53 BJZ, 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 BJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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