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KP53 UPK

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,484 mi
Last recorded161,484 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 161,484 miles

front brake disc,s in poor condition

front to rear brake pipes burder line condition

o/s rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2013 151,481 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 150,641 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake discs worn

N/S/Front tyre has a small slice on the inner sidewall

O/S/Rear tyre starting to wear on the inner edge.

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 141,081 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 141,081 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 127,223 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

abit of play in rack arms

Pass 24 May 2010 116,250 miles

ADVISE WEAR IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE PART OF STEERING RACK (RACK ENDS).................

Fail 20 May 2010 116,139 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

ADVISE WEAR IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE PART OF STEERING RACK (RACK ENDS).................

Pass 23 Jun 2009 102,629 miles

Near side front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach the cords.

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 102,600 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Near side front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach the cords.

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 86,878 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 68,773 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 48,520 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 48,516 miles

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

rear tyres getting low on inner edges

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 UPK is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UPK, 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 UPK is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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