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KR53 KZX

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

202,517 mi
Last recorded202,517 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 KZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 202,517 miles

exhaust has corrosion

o/s/f brake pipe has corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2018 202,517 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust has corrosion

n/s/f drop link has play

n/s/f rack end has slight play

o/s/f brake pipe has corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2017 186,158 miles

engine mount worn

n/s/f rack end has play

Fail 12 Dec 2017 186,158 miles

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

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

engine mount worn

n/s/f rack end has play

Pass 15 Nov 2016 165,218 miles

advise shock top mounts slight wear.

advise slight play in n/s/f rack end.

Fail 15 Nov 2016 165,218 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

advise exhaust corroded.

advise shock top mounts slight wear.

advise slight play in n/s/f rack end.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 146,190 miles

advise exhaust corroded.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 129,724 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 109,643 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2013 109,643 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer

Pass 11 Dec 2012 88,269 miles

brake pipes has slight corrosion

exhaust corroded

front screen has stone chip in zone b

Fail 8 Dec 2012 88,240 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Center exhaust pipe heat shield coming adrift

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

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

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

Offside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 65,986 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 52,397 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 39,426 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 33,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 33,259 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 25,186 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 17,682 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 KZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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