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KN53 LJU

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,749 mi
Last recorded154,749 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 LJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 154,749 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion rear exhaust section

heat shield loose

n/s front inner c/v boot split

Pass 16 Nov 2020 144,781 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion rear exhaust section

o/s front inner c/v boot split

Fail 13 Nov 2020 144,777 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion rear exhaust section

o/s front inner c/v boot split

Pass 28 Jun 2019 133,464 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion rear exhaust section

o/s front inner c/v boot split

Fail 28 Jun 2019 133,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion rear exhaust section

front brake imbalance 28% limit 30%

o/s front inner c/v boot split

Pass 28 Jun 2018
Fail 28 Jun 2018 124,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 116,108 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 107,795 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 105,201 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 98,634 miles

Brake warning light illuminated on dash.

Corrosion at front to rear metal brake pipes.

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 98,565 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Corrosion at front to rear metal brake pipes.

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 90,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 82,038 miles

Child seat fitted to NSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 74,640 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 65,865 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 57,927 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 50,149 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 50,149 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 40,030 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,391 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 LJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LJU, 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 LJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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