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KR53 KYZ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,130 mi
Last recorded133,130 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 KYZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 133,130 miles

Central centre section has a broken clamp and a hanger missing

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Valve stem slightly damaged All valve stems have perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 133,130 miles

Central centre section has a broken clamp and a hanger missing

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All valve stems have perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 117,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 117,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 103,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mount broken off pipe

front tyres worn on inner edges - stepped tread pattern

Fail 26 Jan 2015 103,608 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mount broken off pipe

front tyres worn on inner edges - stepped tread pattern

Pass 21 Jan 2014 92,299 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 84,844 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 84,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 79,402 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 79,251 miles

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Fail 22 Nov 2011 79,251 miles

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

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

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 25 Nov 2010 72,700 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 67,373 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 62,930 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 56,548 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 56,548 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 49,635 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 KYZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KYZ, 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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What year was KR53 KYZ registered?

KR53 KYZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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