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KR53 LSU

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,898 mi
Last recorded155,898 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 155,898 miles

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

Centre and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 152,480 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 138,674 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Slight movement in n/s/f seat

o/s/f check strap loose to door

play in front steering arms.

Fail 25 Nov 2009 138,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Slight movement in n/s/f seat

o/s/f check strap loose to door

play in front steering arms.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 130,673 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 123,263 miles

Centre silencer mounting bracket corroding.

Slight play in both steering rack tiebars

Fail 14 Nov 2007 123,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre silencer mounting bracket corroding.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight play in both steering rack tiebars

Pass 27 Nov 2006 101,240 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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 LSU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LSU, 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 LSU registered?

KR53 LSU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is KR53 LSU safe to buy?

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