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KP53 VYK

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,525 mi
Last recorded130,525 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 130,525 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 130,512 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 119,205 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 18 May 2011 119,200 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 May 2010 108,959 miles

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

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)

Fail 4 May 2010 108,959 miles

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

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VYK is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP53 VYK registered?

KP53 VYK is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is KP53 VYK safe to buy?

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