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KR03 EKD

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,296 mi
Last recorded146,296 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 EKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 146,296 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 138,441 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust becomming corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2013 135,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust becomming corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 119,210 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 119,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 107,202 miles

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

Slight play in n/s and o/s rack ends but not exccessive

Pass 4 Sep 2009 84,571 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 66,879 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 53,588 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 53,588 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on inside edges may req tracking

Pass 26 Jul 2006 41,766 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 41,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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KR03 EKD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KR03 EKD, 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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KR03 EKD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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