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KP53 UZO

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Green Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,645 mi
Last recorded78,645 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 UZO
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 78,645 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear by retaining clips (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on inside tread

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Fail 21 Sep 2015 78,644 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear by retaining clips (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on inside tread

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,358 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 63,358 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 61,980 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 58,926 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,099 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 56,090 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 52,715 miles

ns cv gaiter leaking

Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,145 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 48,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,093 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underside,sill and engine covers fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 16 Oct 2008 44,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underside,sill and engine covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2007 42,384 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,763 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 UZO is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Green with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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