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KR53 LWA

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,886 mi
Last recorded155,886 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 155,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 155,886 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 150,445 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 136,049 miles

exhaust is corroded

long brake pedal travel

Pass 17 Dec 2012 122,725 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust hangers broken

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside front wiperblade split

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2012 122,679 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust hangers broken

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside front wiperblade split

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2011 107,181 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 107,181 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 96,298 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 84,269 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 76,910 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 64,080 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 64,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 34,489 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 LWA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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