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KP53 WDD

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Green Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,674 mi
Last recorded147,674 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 147,674 miles

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

Most brake pipes covered in thick grease

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear number plate light temperamental, possible contact issue

Nearside rack play

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 138,116 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 132,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light staying on

front inner brake pads looking worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake disc worn

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven

offside front brake disc corroded edges and worn

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe corroded

play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 29 Apr 2014 132,263 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light staying on

front inner brake pads looking worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake disc worn

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven

offside front brake disc corroded edges and worn

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe corroded

play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 29 Apr 2014 132,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs condition

front brake pads wearing thin

nsr tyre out of shape

osf tyre condition

osf tyre cracking

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 May 2013 125,459 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Damage to front windscreen swept area but not in drivers view of road

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers smearing

Nearside front tyre 3mm 215/55/16V

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner shoulder

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 May 2013 125,459 miles

Offside 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 pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad warning light on

Damage to front windscreen swept area but not in drivers view of road

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers smearing

Nearside front tyre 3mm 215/55/16V

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner shoulder

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 May 2012 110,124 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 110,124 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 108,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs worn

offside inner drive shaft boot split

offside rear brake pad worn

rear of exhaust corroded

warning light stays on

Fail 27 Oct 2010 108,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs worn

offside inner drive shaft boot split

offside rear brake pad worn

rear of exhaust corroded

warning light stays on

Pass 28 Oct 2009 95,619 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2009 95,619 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 May 2008 57,503 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 39,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WDD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Green with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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