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KN53 CHL

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,628 mi
Last recorded173,628 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 CHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2011 173,628 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 164,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both inner cv boots split

Pass 27 Oct 2009 148,378 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

little play in steering rack arms

Pass 29 Oct 2008 130,420 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 88,342 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 54,564 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 CHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CHL, 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 CHL registered?

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

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