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KP53 VHZ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,044 mi
Last recorded146,044 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 VHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 146,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 145,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 135,281 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Over axle to NSR (3.6.B.2c)

Crack in windscreen but not obstructing drivers view

Exhaust hanger corroded off of centre box

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 126,893 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle to NSR (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust hanger missing from centre box

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

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

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

OSF tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

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

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

Play in both steering tie rods

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 118,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

crack in windsreen not encroaching into drivers view

exhaust hanger missing from centre box

offside headlamp deteriated but not significantly reducing light output

slight play in both steering tie rods

Pass 6 Nov 2013 111,215 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust hanger missing from centre box

play in both steering tie rods

Pass 3 Nov 2012 103,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 91,238 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 75,696 miles

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

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

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

n/s inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 28 Oct 2009 60,175 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 60,174 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 54,693 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 49,073 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 38,782 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 VHZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VHZ, 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 VHZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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