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KN53 CMX

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,019 mi
Last recorded155,019 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 CMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 155,019 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 154,889 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 146,006 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 145,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2015 135,970 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 126,081 miles

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

both front tyres just starting to wear on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer outer casing slightly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2014 126,081 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

both front tyres just starting to wear on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 114,230 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2012 102,033 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2011 90,012 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 78,230 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 66,888 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 66,817 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 47,123 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 43,439 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 39,243 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 39,004 miles

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

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

minor outer sidewall damage on n/s/r tyre.

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 CMX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CMX, 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 CMX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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