MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,607 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
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)
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)
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
brake pads not visualy checked
front tyres wearing on inner edges
slight play in both steering rack ends
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
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
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
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)
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)
slight play in both sides of steering rack
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
front bumper damage
front number plate cracked
sills not checked-covered
slight play in both sides of steering rack
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
front brake discs wearing & also starting to corrode on outer edge of rear faces
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Signum?
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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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