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KR53 KPL

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

123,083 mi
Last recorded123,083 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 KPL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 123,083 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 123,072 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 118,365 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust ditiriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2018 118,365 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust ditiriorated & heat sheeld loose

Pass 1 Sep 2017 113,345 miles

Back box outer skin deteriorated

Brake pad wear light on dash

Central seat belt not working but other two working

Engine management light on dash

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 113,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Back box outer skin deteriorated

Brake pad wear light on dash

Central seat belt not working but other two working

Engine management light on dash

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 109,653 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 109,653 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 103,078 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 103,078 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 98,768 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 98,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 95,172 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 85,592 miles

o/s front tyre slight cut in tread

Pass 24 Mar 2012 72,897 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 72,897 miles

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

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 62,624 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,802 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 54,802 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 43,156 miles

advise rear wiper blade split.advise airbag light on (advise cust not to drive).advise unable to test/check centre rear seatbelt op /buckle (centre console/fridge fitted).advise slight high spots n/s/r (no cord etc).advise wear inner o/s/fno cord.

Fail 9 Mar 2009 43,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise rear wiper blade split.advise airbag light on (advise cust not to drive).advise unable to test/check centre rear seatbelt op /buckle (centre console/fridge fitted).advise slight high spots n/s/r (no cord etc).advise wear inner o/s/fno cord.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,487 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 31,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 30,121 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 23,259 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 23,259 miles

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

tyre wear inner edge both sides front also, re call on tryes check with main dealer .

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 KPL is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 KR53 KPL, 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 KPL is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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