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KP53 VFW

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,990 mi
Last recorded143,990 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 VFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 143,990 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 143,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 25 Apr 2018 143,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres slightly cracked and perished

both rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2017 143,176 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 141,789 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 141,789 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 138,690 miles

1.plastic sill covers fitted at time of test 2.off side rear tyre wearing low on edges 3.slight damage to windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2014 131,446 miles

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2.slight wear in n/s steering rack 3.o/s/r tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 3 May 2013 124,934 miles

exhaust heaverly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 29 Apr 2013 124,890 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heaverly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 23 Jul 2012 114,548 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 102,617 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 88,660 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,782 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 73,782 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 59,651 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 43,854 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 31,759 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 VFW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VFW, 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 VFW registered?

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

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