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KP53 VAK

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,165 mi
Last recorded107,165 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 VAK
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 107,165 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 107,165 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 99,683 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 99,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

battery loose

front discs inner surface rusty

front to rear and rear brake pipes rusty

knock on front suspension requires further investigation

Fail 6 Jun 2012 99,668 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

battery loose

front discs inner surface rusty

front to rear and rear brake pipes rusty

knock on front suspension requires further investigation

rear disc surface rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2011 91,618 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 91,618 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 78,133 miles

all brake discs pitted.

Fail 19 Jul 2010 78,131 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs pitted.

engine management light on.

Fail 7 Nov 2008 69,098 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 69,098 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 52,631 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 38,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 38,896 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 VAK is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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