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KR53 LVW

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,505 mi
Last recorded113,505 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 113,505 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge perished and soft

Fail 3 Jan 2017 113,505 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge perished and soft

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2015 102,850 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 102,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both side rear upper trailing arm bush worn to excess (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 93,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 93,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 86,703 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 86,703 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 80,119 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 80,119 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 19 Nov 2011 70,582 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 70,391 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 60,528 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 52,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2009 52,886 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2008 44,824 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 36,549 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 36,549 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 27,855 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 LVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LVW, 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 LVW registered?

KR53 LVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is KR53 LVW safe to buy?

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