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KR53 LSL

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,320 mi
Last recorded152,320 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 LSL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 152,320 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 152,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 142,146 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 142,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 130,933 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 4 Feb 2016 121,608 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear top bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front side lights flash when vehicle running

Fail 29 Jan 2016 121,563 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear top bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front side lights flash when vehicle running

Pass 6 Feb 2015 116,425 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front exhaust bracket

Fail 6 Feb 2015 116,425 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front exhaust bracket

Fail 13 Jan 2015 115,943 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust bracket

nearside wiperblade

Fail 4 Nov 2013 107,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

coolant level

ecu light on

Pass 4 Nov 2013 107,313 miles

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

airbag light on

coolant level

ecu light on

Pass 16 Aug 2012 99,279 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs

Fail 14 Aug 2012 99,279 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs

Pass 19 May 2011 85,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 76,787 miles

Front brake discs corroded

General exhaust corrossion

General underbody corrossion

Play in steering rack

Wipers smearing

Fail 7 May 2010 76,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Wipers smearing

Front brake discs corroded

General exhaust corrossion

General underbody corrossion

Play in steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2009 60,128 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 49,163 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 34,325 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)

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 LSL is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LSL, 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 LSL is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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