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KP53 VGA

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,365 mi
Last recorded106,365 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 106,365 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

centre exhaust bracket broke

play in both track rods

Fail 26 Aug 2014 106,365 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pad warning light on

centre exhaust bracket broke

play in both track rods

Pass 20 Apr 2013 100,295 miles

Both track rods worn on steering.

Both wipers split.

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 92,880 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 92,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 88,128 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 88,128 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

nsf and osf steering arm have slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2010 85,636 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 78,748 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 61,860 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 61,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 46,042 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 VGA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VGA, 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 VGA registered?

KP53 VGA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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