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KP53 VNM

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,017 mi
Last recorded115,017 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 VNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 115,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2018 114,944 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body component insecure Inner wheel arch fouling on tyre (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2017 111,650 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 111,650 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 96,782 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 96,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake low effort (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Offside Front brake disc worn

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,310 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 86,310 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 76,449 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven wear to inner edge

Brake pipe to O/S rear caliper corroded (above rear cross member)

Brake pipes front to rear have some corrosion

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

O/S front strut leaking slightly

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

Play in steering rack O/S inner joint

Fail 23 Oct 2014 76,339 miles

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

Both rear tyres have uneven wear to inner edge

Brake pipe to O/S rear caliper corroded (above rear cross member)

Brake pipes front to rear have some corrosion

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

O/S front strut leaking slightly

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

Play in steering rack O/S inner joint

Pass 30 Oct 2013 67,542 miles

Both front tyres scrubing inner edges.

Both rear tyres scrubing inner edges.

Brake pipe to near side front getting corroded.

Brake pipes to raer getting corroded.

Centre exhaust clamp cracking.

Front brake discs getting corroded and worn.

Off side front shocker weaping.

Oil leak.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 61,533 miles

Brake pipes to rear getting corroded.

Centre exhaust clamp spliting.

Front brake discs getting worn.

Front wiper blades spliting.

Near side rear brake binding slightly.

Near side rear brake pads low.

Near side rear tyre scrubing inner edge.

Off side front shocker weaping.

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box getting corroded.

Fail 25 Nov 2011 56,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine oil leak

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

some play both rear hub top support bushes

some play front drop links

Pass 25 Nov 2011 56,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil leak

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

some play both rear hub top support bushes

some play front drop links

Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,924 miles

all four tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges and getting low

some play front drop links

some play rear hub support bushes

some play steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2009 44,959 miles

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

engine oil leak

front tyres scrubbing inner edges

offside front wishbone rear bush oil soaked

some play both rear hub top support bushes

Fail 9 Nov 2009 44,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

engine oil leak

front tyres scrubbing inner edges

offside front wishbone rear bush oil soaked

some play both rear hub top support bushes

Fail 5 Nov 2009 44,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,488 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 32,356 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 24,968 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 VNM is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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