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KR53 LPP

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,843 mi
Last recorded147,843 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 LPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 147,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 31 Oct 2016 147,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 30 Oct 2015 141,061 miles

brake pad,s warning light,s on.

bothside rear tyre,s wearing thin.

nearside front tyre outer shoulder worn to legal limit,should replace.

nearside rear brake pad/s worn almost to legal limit,should replace.

offside front tyre worn thin.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 134,823 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

bothside front inner steering gaiter/s seeping oil.

rear silencer box outer skin braking.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 125,456 miles

bothside front brake disc/s inner face wearing thin.

bothside rear tyres inner shoulder wearing thin.

nearside front position lamp little dim.

nearside front steering gaiter seping -oil.

rear silencer outer skin poor condition.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 118,084 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front position lamp dim.

nearside front steering gaiter seping- small amount of power steering fluid.

nearside front tyre outer shoulder badly worn -marginal pass.

offside front tyre centre tread worn very.thin.marginal pass.

passenger side wiper blade should be replaced.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 109,280 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 109,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 99,566 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 57,630 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 57,630 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 80,124 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 72,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2007 72,939 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2006 57,074 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 LPP is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LPP, 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 LPP registered?

KR53 LPP is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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