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KN53 CBY

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,123 mi
Last recorded145,123 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 CBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 145,123 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both.. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has inner sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box support corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 133,333 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 114,957 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 102,117 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 81,738 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 79,049 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/f lower bumper damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2011 79,040 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/f lower bumper damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2010 76,324 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 76,315 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 72,924 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 72,924 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2008 67,701 miles

sill covers and engine undertray fitted restricting inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2007 56,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,108 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

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 CBY is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CBY, 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 CBY registered?

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

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