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KP53 VGR

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,129 mi
Last recorded127,129 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 VGR
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 127,129 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

mid exhaust hanger broken off

rear exhaust silencer box outer casing corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2016 127,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

mid exhaust hanger broken off

rear exhaust silencer box outer casing corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 117,113 miles

this car qualifies for a fast pass retest not on new system

Fail 29 Oct 2015 117,106 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc drive shaft boot burst (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 108,110 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 108,099 miles

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

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

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

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

1 mount out of six missing due to corrosion

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 99,575 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 28 Oct 2013 99,575 miles

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 25 Oct 2012 91,843 miles

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

rear centre console fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Oct 2012 91,843 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear centre console fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2011 83,529 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 72,955 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 60,711 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,097 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,203 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 26,693 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 VGR is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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