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KP53 VDL

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,160 mi
Last recorded100,160 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 VDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 100,160 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Play in nearside tie rod

Play in nearside tie rod

Fail 3 Nov 2015 100,160 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Play in nearside tie rod

Play in nearside tie rod

Pass 13 Jun 2014 90,720 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

play in nearside tie rod

Fail 12 Jun 2014 90,720 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

play in nearside tie rod

Pass 14 May 2013 85,131 miles

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

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

slight play in both sides tie rods

Fail 8 May 2013 85,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

slight play in both sides tie rods

Pass 24 Apr 2012 81,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear silencer corroded

smoke emmiting from exhaust

Fail 19 Apr 2012 81,254 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear silencer corroded

smoke emmiting from exhaust

Pass 2 Apr 2011 72,937 miles

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

Lower engine/sill covers fitted

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

Rear brake discs wearing thin?

Shield around crankshaft pulley rattling?

Pass 6 Apr 2010 64,998 miles

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

front tyres wearing low inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2009 64,667 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Right hand front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2008 45,206 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 45,206 miles

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

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

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

o/s n/s front and rear brake disc ok at test

Pass 4 Apr 2007 32,903 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 VDL is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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