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KN53 DHV

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,477 mi
Last recorded59,477 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 59,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust flexible pipe damaged

front exhaust hangars broken

nearside front wheel arch liner insecure

nearside rear and offside rear exhaust boxes corroded but not blowing

Fail 29 Sep 2012 59,477 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust flexible pipe damaged

front exhaust hangars broken

nearside front wheel arch liner insecure

nearside rear and offside rear exhaust boxes corroded but not blowing

Pass 28 Sep 2011 57,477 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,821 miles

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

nearside front inner wheelarch cover loose.

slight play in nearside/offside steering rack tie rod ends.

Fail 30 Sep 2010 53,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front inner wheelarch cover loose.

slight play in nearside/offside steering rack tie rod ends.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,451 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 44,226 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside/offside front tyre treads wearing low on edges.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 38,585 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 38,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 31,245 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 DHV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DHV, 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 DHV registered?

KN53 DHV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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