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KP53 UMA

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,666 mi
Last recorded98,666 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 UMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 98,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 27 Nov 2019 98,583 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper side light

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 Nov 2018 93,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner CV boot worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 21 Nov 2018 93,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner CV boot worn

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 27 Nov 2017 88,890 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 88,829 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 84,843 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 84,803 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 79,911 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 79,885 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear too brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 75,202 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 75,192 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 69,728 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 69,728 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 64,854 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 60,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 57,174 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 57,174 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 52,782 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 48,370 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 48,359 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 43,621 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 38,825 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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KP53 UMA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UMA, 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 UMA registered?

KP53 UMA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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