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KN53 CVE

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,414 mi
Last recorded49,414 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 CVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 49,414 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 48,690 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 48,688 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 48,127 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)

Offside Front tread is detioated on the outer edges, also the Tyre tread is deteriorated on the inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 48,122 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Offside Front tread is detioated on the outer edges, also the Tyre tread is deteriorated on the inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 47,240 miles

NSR Lamp has minor damage on the outter edge of the lamp

OSF Tyre is wearing on the inside of the tyres tread

Fail 23 Sep 2014 47,238 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

NSR Lamp has minor damage on the outter edge of the lamp

OSF Tyre is wearing on the inside of the tyres tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,265 miles

Front Numberplate has slight damage

OSF C.V Gaiter has a light mist of grease around the end of the c.v gaiter

OSF Tyre is wearing on on the inside of the tyres Tread

Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,194 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 44,193 miles

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

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

Brake Pad light is on

Front numberplate has a crack

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,813 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 42,812 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,268 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 37,265 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,399 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 33,398 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,954 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 25,633 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 25,633 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 CVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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