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KR53 LVX

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,122 mi
Last recorded106,122 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 LVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 106,122 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 102,838 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 102,797 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases X3 BLOWS (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested CO TOO HIGH (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported X4 MOUNT BROKEN/MISSING (7.1.1)

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT N.S +O.S (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT N.S+O.S (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 99,196 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 95,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oul leak

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 21 Apr 2015 91,071 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 85,915 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 85,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 77,437 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 66,246 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 58,111 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 58,029 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 51,058 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 51,058 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,514 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 45,514 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 38,622 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 38,622 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 30,751 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 30,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 LVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LVX, 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 LVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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