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KP53 VZE

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

75,069 mi
Last recorded75,069 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 75,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 74,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside and Offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust Hangers Broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 66,548 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside front drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses are weathering (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear upper suspension arm bushes are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre heat shield is loose

front exhaust mounts deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer outer skin is deteriorating

Fail 18 Sep 2018 66,548 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside & offside front drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside outer head lamp lenses are weathering (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear upper suspension arm bushes are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pump was blocked (3.5 (a))

centre heat shield is loose

front exhaust mounts deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer outer skin is deteriorating

Pass 28 Jul 2017 59,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2017 59,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2016 55,590 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2015 52,717 miles

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

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

both headlights starting to discolour

Pass 1 Aug 2014 50,305 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 50,292 miles

Nearside 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,232 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 41,996 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 37,290 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 32,801 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 30,211 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 30,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 27,273 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 24,625 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 19,867 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 VZE is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VZE, 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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What year was KP53 VZE registered?

KP53 VZE is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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