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KN53 BUF

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,517 mi
Last recorded117,517 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 BUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 117,517 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 106,240 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 106,157 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 85,694 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 66,538 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 66,299 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate condition

Pass 13 Sep 2006 51,196 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

front reg plate cracked

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 BUF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BUF, 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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What year was KN53 BUF registered?

KN53 BUF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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