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KP53 VPK

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,908 mi
Last recorded174,908 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 174,908 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED.

Fail 24 Jan 2014 174,859 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 165,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2013 165,175 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 157,347 miles

airbag light staying on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust starting to corrode

tow bar electrics faulty

Fail 19 Jan 2012 157,265 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

airbag light staying on

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust starting to corrode

tow bar electrics faulty

Pass 9 Oct 2010 133,933 miles

front to rear brake pipe in the centre is corroding

one of two rear side light bulbs is inoperative on the o/s

rear brake pipe above the fuel tank is corroding

rear exhaust is corroding

Fail 2 Oct 2010 133,923 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe in the centre is corroding

one of two rear side light bulbs is inoperative on the o/s

rear brake pipe above the fuel tank is corroding

rear exhaust is corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2009 102,354 miles

front to rear brake pipes care corroding in the clamps rear exhaust is deteriorating o/s/f tyre is getting out of shape and low

Fail 10 Oct 2009 100,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front to rear brake pipes care corroding in the clamps rear exhaust is deteriorating o/s/f tyre is getting out of shape and low

Pass 14 Oct 2008 62,919 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 36,811 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 28,623 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 28,623 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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 VPK 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 57.1%.

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 VPK, 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 VPK is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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