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KR53 KTO

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Green Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,249 mi
Last recorded93,249 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 KTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 93,249 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer casing coming off

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 17 Sep 2014 93,020 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer outer casing coming off

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 15 Nov 2013 85,988 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 85,909 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,298 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 62,561 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 56,341 miles

Both front drive shaft inner boots are split.

Both front inner brake disc's are ex-worn & the brake pad warning light is on the dash but no metal to metal can be detected.

Fail 27 Oct 2010 56,341 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front drive shaft inner boots are split.

Both front inner brake disc's are ex-worn & the brake pad warning light is on the dash but no metal to metal can be detected.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 54,188 miles

Brake warning light illuminated on dash

Front brake discs inside face excessive lipped and corroded

Front brake pads worn low

Rear brake pads worn low

Fail 21 Oct 2009 54,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake warning light illuminated on dash

Front brake discs inside face excessive lipped and corroded

Front brake pads worn low

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 7 Nov 2008 45,830 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 39,525 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 31,191 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 KTO is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Green with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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