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KR53 KXC

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,279 mi
Last recorded167,279 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 KXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 167,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f inner cv gator clip deteriorated

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 141,762 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear indicators slightly discoloured

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 17 Sep 2013 141,762 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear indicators slightly discoloured

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 16 Oct 2012 129,761 miles

front tyres are worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Oct 2012 129,705 miles

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

front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2011 117,514 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2011 117,514 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 106,237 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2010 96,738 miles

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

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

both front inner cv boots split

Fail 6 Jan 2010 96,738 miles

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

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

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

both front inner cv boots split

Pass 16 Feb 2009 82,801 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 82,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 28 Jan 2009 82,793 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 68,690 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 52,909 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 KXC is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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