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KP53 UXO

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

191,935 mi
Last recorded191,935 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 191,935 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

rear vehicle chassis structure slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2017 187,506 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable both sides (2.2.C.1d)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under body has slight corrosion to rear

Pass 27 Aug 2016 183,011 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2015 172,014 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2015 172,676 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Exhaust back box corrodded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 166,544 miles

n/s/f inner CV gaitor slightly worn, n/s/f spring slightly corroded, rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2013 155,029 miles

all brake pipes covered with sealants unable to assess.

both front anti-roll bar linkage dust covers slight wear.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 152,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 137,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front disks poor

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2010 133,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs [inner] corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 133,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs [inner] corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2009 111,292 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 88,780 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 88,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 65,644 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 40,735 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 40,735 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UXO 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 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UXO, 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 UXO registered?

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

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