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KP53 VOD

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,525 mi
Last recorded170,525 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 170,525 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 170,396 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported whole system (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 148,607 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on limit

headlifghts very dim

Fail 2 Dec 2016 148,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on limit

headlifghts very dim

Pass 1 Dec 2015 128,539 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 128,535 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 108,295 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 94,805 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 94,796 miles

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

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

1 x exhaust centrepipe mounting bracket broken

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 81,951 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2011 67,424 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 56,193 miles

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,803 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 11 Nov 2009 51,803 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2008 44,909 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 44,899 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 41,255 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,741 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 35,739 miles

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

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 VOD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VOD, 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 VOD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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