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KN53 YTD

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

110,629 mi
Last recorded110,629 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 YTD
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 110,629 miles

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2018 110,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

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

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

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)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2017 100,118 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 100,118 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 91,030 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)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 90,942 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 90,797 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,797 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 11 Feb 2014 76,083 miles

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

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

arch liners and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight play o/s/f tie-rod inner

Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,008 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 60,073 miles

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

both rear tyres and nearside front tyres are wearing unevenly!

Fail 23 Aug 2012 60,073 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both rear tyres and nearside front tyres are wearing unevenly!

Pass 10 Sep 2011 54,832 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 54,828 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 47,810 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,810 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,480 miles

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,664 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 34,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,640 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 29,323 miles

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

metal brake pipes under vehicle starting to corrode.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,809 miles

Both front tyres inner edges wearing

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)

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 YTD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN53 YTD registered?

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

Is KN53 YTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN53 YTD shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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