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KN53 LKD

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,942 mi
Last recorded105,942 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 105,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 101,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 101,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 98,342 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 93,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 93,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 89,004 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 88,862 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint dust covers deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking leaking from hose joint to caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust support rubbers perished and split

Pass 27 Mar 2017 85,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 85,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 80,330 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component slight damp (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 74,476 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 74,476 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 67,409 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,709 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,764 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 59,083 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 55,804 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,943 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 44,264 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,311 miles
Pass 30 Aug 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 LKD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LKD, 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 LKD registered?

KN53 LKD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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