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KP53 URX

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,930 mi
Last recorded169,930 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 URX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 169,930 miles

N/S/R lamp cluster damaged but no white light to rear

Fail 18 Oct 2012 169,930 miles

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

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

N/S/R lamp cluster damaged but no white light to rear

Pass 28 Oct 2011 155,246 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 140,031 miles

Advise brake check suspect front andrear discs below manufacturers wear limit.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Rear silencers outer shell heavily corroded but secure and not leaking so pass test.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 140,031 miles

Advise brake check suspect front andrear discs below manufacturers wear limit.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear silencers outer shell heavily corroded but secure and not leaking so pass test.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 117,760 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 94,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 94,251 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 71,118 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 71,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 30,244 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake fulid level near min

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 URX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 URX, 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 URX registered?

KP53 URX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is KP53 URX safe to buy?

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