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KR53 KMY

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,562 mi
Last recorded150,562 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 KMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 150,562 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 143,969 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 143,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 138,919 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2014 138,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2013 126,855 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 126,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear brake imblaance 52%

Pass 17 May 2012 107,416 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 107,406 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 72,893 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 72,893 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 68,678 miles

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

ofside & nearside rear tie bar bushes slight play

Fail 10 Apr 2010 68,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

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

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

slight play in rear tie bar bushes - both sides

Pass 10 Apr 2009 55,637 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre is worn to limit - recommend replacement

Pass 10 Nov 2007 40,310 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 40,308 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,218 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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KR53 KMY is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KR53 KMY, 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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KR53 KMY is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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