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KP53 UPV

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

198,885 mi
Last recorded198,885 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 UPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 198,885 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 172,576 miles

Engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 148,572 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 148,572 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

exhaust rear mounting broken

Pass 9 Jan 2012 128,685 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 128,619 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 106,999 miles

Rear number plate delaminating.

Rear silencer blowing.

Fail 29 Dec 2009 85,779 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 85,779 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 66,434 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 58,715 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 58,696 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 42,953 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 42,089 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UPV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,958cc 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 UPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP53 UPV registered?

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

Is KP53 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 UPV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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