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KP53 VOH

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Green Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,499 mi
Last recorded171,499 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 VOH
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 171,499 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes / front section of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Toe bar mountings corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 163,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 163,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 155,184 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

damage to n/s/f bumper noted

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2017 155,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

damage to n/s/f bumper noted

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 144,548 miles

Nearside Rear slight play detected at n/s/r wheel.

Fail 15 Aug 2016 144,544 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear slight play detected at n/s/r wheel.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 134,619 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing cooroded and breaking away

Fail 24 Aug 2015 134,618 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust outer casing cooroded and breaking away

Pass 18 Aug 2014 124,742 miles

n/s/f brake pipe greased

Fail 18 Aug 2014 124,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 116,474 miles

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

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)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 116,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 107,753 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2012 107,753 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)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 97,537 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 87,192 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 75,457 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 65,005 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,746 miles

fridge fitted to rear seat as a factory option not allowing full inspection of centre rear seat belt

Pass 11 Sep 2006 46,516 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 VOH is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Green with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VOH, 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 VOH is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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