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KN53 DHU

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,609 mi
Last recorded100,609 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 DHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 100,609 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 95,096 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated and wearing unevenly

Unable to give full inspection of rear brake pads

Pass 21 Nov 2013 87,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 81,655 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 81,655 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 71,456 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 61,569 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 61,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 61,040 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 53,469 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2008 43,082 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,118 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 14 Aug 2006 28,283 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)

rear exhaust silencer corrodid

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 DHU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DHU, 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 DHU registered?

KN53 DHU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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