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KP53 ULF

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

179,607 mi
Last recorded179,607 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 ULF
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 179,607 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 May 2017 179,464 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all pipes and hose ferrules heavily greased

Pass 15 Sep 2015 173,685 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to the sidewall

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to the sidewall

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to the sidewall

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 173,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to the sidewall

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to the sidewall

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to the sidewall

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 157,247 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 157,247 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Sep 2013 143,206 miles

brake pads not visualy checked

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 16 Sep 2013 143,206 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pads not visualy checked

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 11 Sep 2012 128,591 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 Sep 2012 128,589 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Sep 2011 115,583 miles

both rear shock absorbers leaking slightly

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

slight play in steering rack (both sides)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 115,515 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear shock absorbers leaking slightly

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

slight play in steering rack (both sides)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 102,454 miles

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 20 Sep 2010 102,454 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 21 Sep 2009 88,078 miles

front bumper damage

front number plate cracked

sills not checked-covered

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 8 Sep 2009 81,890 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front bumper damage

front number plate cracked

sills not checked-covered

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2008 75,338 miles

front brake discs wearing & also starting to corrode on outer edge of rear faces

Pass 24 Sep 2007 61,431 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 46,030 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 46,029 miles

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

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

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 ULF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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