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KN53 DCY

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Red Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,765 mi
Last recorded143,765 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 DCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2012 143,765 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2011 123,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 113,598 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 94,554 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 75,957 miles

brake efficiency perfect but pedal spongey. has just had pads renewed front and rear which may need to bed in.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 61,284 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,618 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 DCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Red with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DCY, 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 DCY registered?

KN53 DCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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