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KP53 UVW

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,222 mi
Last recorded129,222 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 UVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 129,222 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 129,222 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 125,679 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 125,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 120,957 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 114,325 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 106,746 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 96,411 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 89,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 89,666 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 81,955 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 81,955 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

osr tyre only just passed mot test today front pads low

Pass 8 Dec 2008 72,219 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 72,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 67,133 miles

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

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

both the front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2006 36,560 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 36,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 UVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

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

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