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KR53 LHD

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,786 mi
Last recorded100,786 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 LHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 100,786 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 100,785 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 93,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2012 93,579 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

fuel filter coroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 81,397 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR SEATBELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED

Pass 25 Jun 2009 68,622 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 68,622 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 51,758 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 33,593 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 LHD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LHD, 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 LHD registered?

KR53 LHD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is KR53 LHD safe to buy?

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