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KR53 KUA

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,755 mi
Last recorded128,755 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 KUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 128,755 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 128,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 121,741 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 121,741 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 113,404 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 109,756 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brake discs poor condition

front subframe corroded

oil leak sump/oil level indicator

Fail 28 Oct 2013 109,753 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brake discs poor condition

front subframe corroded

oil leak sump/oil level indicator

Pass 12 Nov 2012 101,328 miles

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

air bag warning indicator illuminated

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges and outer edges

front brake discs worn

front subframe corroded not exessive

suspension creek

various oil leaks

Fail 8 Nov 2012 101,328 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

air bag warning indicator illuminated

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges and outer edges

front brake discs worn

front subframe corroded not exessive

n/s track rod worn badly play

slight play in o/s track rod

suspension creek

various oil leaks

Pass 10 Nov 2011 94,197 miles

air bag light illuminated

corrosion to front subframe o/s not exessive

front brake discs worn

n/s track rod worn / play

noise on front suspension

various oil leaks minnor

Pass 26 Nov 2010 85,372 miles

FRONT ROLL BAR BUSHES SLIGHT WEAR.

NSF STEERING TRACK ARM BALL WORN.

NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT FONT NORMALLY USED BUT HAS GOOD LEGIBILITY NOT LIKELY TO BE MISSREAD.

Fail 22 Nov 2010 85,203 miles

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

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

FRONT ROLL BAR BUSHES SLIGHT WEAR.

NSF STEERING TRACK ARM BALL WORN.

NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT FONT NORMALLY USED BUT HAS GOOD LEGIBILITY NOT LIKELY TO BE MISSREAD.

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 74,483 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s track rods

Pass 6 Nov 2008 62,727 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER UNEVEN TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE STEERING RACK.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 52,241 miles

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

slight play in both steering rack steering arms

Pass 27 Nov 2006 40,665 miles

both front brake disc's worn and corroded †rear o/s exhaust box damaged

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 KUA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KUA, 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 KUA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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