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KP53 WHZ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,310 mi
Last recorded112,310 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 WHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 112,310 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 42,279 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front mcphearson strut top mounting noiesy

Pass 13 Feb 2012 42,279 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front mcphearson strut top mounting noiesy

Pass 10 Mar 2011 86,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front mcphearson strut top bearing slightly noisey

slight play nearside and offside front trackrods

Fail 29 Sep 2009 64,584 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,584 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 47,728 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 47,728 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 46,453 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 46,439 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 35,822 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 WHZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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