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KN53 CMZ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,868 mi
Last recorded163,868 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 CMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 163,868 miles

both headlights cloudy

Both front outer cv gaiters have grease around inner clips

Centre Exhaust clamp broken

Front brakes only just met the imbalance requirements

Rear brake pad's worn very low

Rear exhaust silencer broken

Pass 14 Sep 2016 156,160 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2016 156,160 miles

Front Braking system leaking to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe leaking to front (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 147,975 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 147,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 140,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 127,812 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 127,625 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

coil springs rusty

exhaust rear silencer outer skin rusted away

front brake balance poor

o/s/r tyre very worn on the inner edge

trim under the n/s/f wheel arch is hanging off

Pass 19 Oct 2012 114,619 miles

exhaust weak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 101,854 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre low

slight play in steering

Fail 22 Oct 2011 101,854 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre low

slight play in steering

Pass 14 Sep 2010 89,189 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 78,781 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)

offside front tyre has cut in tread

Pass 17 Sep 2008 74,210 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 68,484 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 61,365 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 CMZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CMZ, 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 CMZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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