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KP53 WJF

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,331 mi
Last recorded124,331 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 WJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 124,331 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing uneaven

nsr shock is weak

Fail 11 Feb 2015 123,714 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 113,860 miles

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in nearside rear upper rose bush

Slight play offside rear upper rose bush

Fail 28 Feb 2014 113,860 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in nearside rear upper rose bush

Slight play offside rear upper rose bush

Pass 13 Mar 2013 101,606 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 101,378 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 91,283 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 91,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 84,196 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 75,998 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

small chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Feb 2010 75,998 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

small chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Feb 2009 65,049 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 57,218 miles

Fuel line clip broken but not leaking

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight play in both stering arms

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper's smearing slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2007 46,670 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 35,001 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 WJF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WJF, 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 WJF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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