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KP53 VCL

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,962 mi
Last recorded54,962 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 VCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 54,962 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED

Fail 7 Jul 2015 54,960 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED

Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,305 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 49,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 39,490 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 VCL is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VCL, 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 VCL registered?

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

Is KP53 VCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP53 VCL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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