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KP53 VDO

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,576 mi
Last recorded121,576 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 VDO
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 121,576 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides inner tye rods ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 117,459 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play both front inner tye rods

Pass 11 Jun 2015 111,638 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 111,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 103,785 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 103,785 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 94,904 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 82,541 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 72,062 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 72,062 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 60,618 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 46,186 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 40,870 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 40,870 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 27,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 19,694 miles

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

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

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 VDO is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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