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KR53 LLZ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,521 mi
Last recorded103,521 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 LLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 103,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Sep 2022 103,506 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2021 99,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 97,040 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Nov 2019 94,474 miles

Both headlamps glazing over

Engine covers fitted

Offside Inner Play in steering tie-rod

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2018 89,762 miles

Both head lamps glazing over

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s inner and outer C.V boots weeping

Pass 22 Nov 2017 85,110 miles

Both head lamps glazing over

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Slight play in n/s and o/s rear top arm bushes

Fail 22 Nov 2017 85,110 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both head lamps glazing over

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Slight play in n/s and o/s rear top arm bushes

Pass 18 Nov 2016 80,598 miles

Engine cover fitted

Engine oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2016 80,598 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

Engine oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2015 75,943 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 75,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 70,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

front to rear brake pipes corrosion present

Fail 12 Nov 2014 70,920 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

front to rear brake pipes corrosion present

Pass 11 Nov 2013 65,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 14 Nov 2012 60,172 miles

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

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

slight play in n/s and o/s rear suspension arm top joints

Pass 16 Nov 2011 55,415 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 49,752 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 49,752 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 38,333 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 32,047 miles

small chip in n/s windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2006 24,213 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 24,213 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 LLZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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