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KP53 DYD

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Red Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,987 mi
Last recorded156,987 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 DYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 156,987 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 150,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 150,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 144,892 miles

osr tyre worn on inside

Pass 16 Nov 2009 135,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 119,170 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 100,310 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006

Nearside Rear 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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KP53 DYD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Red with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KP53 DYD, 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 KP53 DYD registered?

KP53 DYD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is KP53 DYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 DYD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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