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KR53 LNO

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,053 mi
Last recorded146,053 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 LNO
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 146,053 miles

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

rear exhaust hangers missing

Fail 20 Feb 2015 146,051 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust hangers missing

rear wheel bearings not tested due to brake seized

Pass 13 Jan 2014 137,316 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 127,974 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 118,501 miles

steering wheel fault indicator light on , traction control light on

Pass 31 Jan 2011 106,209 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 106,209 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 93,218 miles

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

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

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

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

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 5 Jun 2009 79,324 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 79,324 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 65,476 miles

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

o/s steering rack tie rod has slight play

slight play in o/s and n/s rear upper rose bushes

Fail 13 Jun 2008 65,476 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

o/s steering rack tie rod has slight play

slight play in o/s and n/s rear upper rose bushes

Pass 1 Apr 2008 63,102 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 62,952 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 LNO is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LNO, 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 LNO registered?

KR53 LNO is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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