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KN55 UBD

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,863 mi
Last recorded105,863 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 UBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2015 105,863 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 105,863 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 93,403 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 93,403 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 88,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 82,970 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,414 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 77,141 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 66,972 miles

front brake discs showing wear

Fail 30 Jun 2010 66,972 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs showing wear

Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 47,487 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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KN55 UBD is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,689 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 KN55 UBD, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KN55 UBD registered?

KN55 UBD is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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