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KN53 BUH

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,866 mi
Last recorded140,866 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 BUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 140,866 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 135,125 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 126,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joints, both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 117,248 miles

Both rear upper suspension arm's have slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2017 108,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 108,871 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Different tyre size fitted between front and rear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 104,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2015 101,378 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

middle and rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Jan 2015 101,374 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

middle and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2013 96,219 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box and rear mounts slightly corroded

rear springs delaminated

Pass 27 Mar 2013 94,298 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 94,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 91,200 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear pads getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2011 87,824 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 84,583 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2009 80,953 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 80,952 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 74,222 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 74,222 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 67,063 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 48,186 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 BUH is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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