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KN53 CUK

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,545 mi
Last recorded103,545 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 103,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 98,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 98,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 93,066 miles

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

all tyres cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2016 93,066 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

all tyres cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2016 92,870 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Front Sub frame cannot be fully inspected due to covers. Corrosion possible

Pass 15 Sep 2015 87,578 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished/cracking

offside under floor front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion to both nearside and offside rear brake pipes

Fail 15 Sep 2015 87,578 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished/cracking

offside under floor front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion to both nearside and offside rear brake pipes

Fail 26 Aug 2015 87,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 80,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre and rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,695 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 75,683 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 69,525 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 69,525 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 64,054 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 57,985 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 57,985 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2009 50,762 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 50,762 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,056 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 40,573 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,433 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 CUK is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CUK, 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 CUK registered?

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

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