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KN53 YCD

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

128,199 mi
Last recorded128,199 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 128,199 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 121,067 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 114,703 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 109,021 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 103,438 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 89,620 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust mount broken on one side however exhaust is still secure

Pass 21 Sep 2013 78,600 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 66,217 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 56,282 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,868 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 45,861 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,115 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,142 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,972 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 25,896 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 YCD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YCD, 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 YCD registered?

KN53 YCD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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