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KP53 VNY

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,601 mi
Last recorded146,601 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 146,601 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 146,600 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear in various places up to both rear calipers (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger on back back also back box outer skin corroded (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 126,174 miles

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

coolant mil light on coolant level ok

Fail 17 Dec 2016 126,173 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear both sides in various places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

coolant mil light on coolant level ok

Pass 16 Dec 2015 112,716 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear in various places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 112,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured drop link to suspension shocker (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear in various places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 100,547 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 91,144 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 91,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 90,547 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 88,132 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Oct 2009 84,585 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 77,065 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 70,466 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 65,153 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 VNY is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VNY, 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 VNY is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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