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KP53 UTW

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

193,365 mi
Last recorded193,365 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 UTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2015 193,365 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear[ length of car} (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge has cords expossed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded UNDER WHEEL ARCH (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

child seats fitted in rear

oil leak on engine

Offside Front Inner edge has cords expossed

Fail 26 Aug 2015 151,548 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 188,040 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 185,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 185,051 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 181,418 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 181,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 176,373 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 176,373 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 161,253 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 161,253 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 137,601 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 137,554 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 118,542 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 118,542 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 94,855 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 67,816 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 UTW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 UTW, 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 UTW registered?

KP53 UTW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is KP53 UTW safe to buy?

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