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KN53 BVJ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,024 mi
Last recorded97,024 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 BVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 97,024 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 90,097 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 90,096 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 86,015 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 86,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 80,535 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 80,535 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 75,099 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f and o/s/f steering arms have slight play.

n/s/f lower wishbone arm plus track arm covered in oil no sign of leak.

Fail 23 Jul 2013 75,092 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f and o/s/f steering arms have slight play.

n/s/f lower wishbone arm plus track arm covered in oil no sign of leak.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 69,338 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f steering arm has slight play.

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge.

Fail 27 Jul 2012 69,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f steering arm has slight play.

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge.

Fail 28 Jul 2011 63,493 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f steering arm has slight play at fixing.presenter notified.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 63,493 miles

n/s/f steering arm has slight play at fixing.presenter notified.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 57,402 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 51,378 miles

Nearside 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)

steering slightly rough on lock to lock

Pass 1 Aug 2008 45,284 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 45,284 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 30,850 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 30,850 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 28,455 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 28,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 BVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BVJ, 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 BVJ registered?

KN53 BVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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