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KR53 MHE

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,013 mi
Last recorded160,013 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 MHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 160,013 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 160,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 153,228 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 153,228 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 141,413 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 128,130 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 106,535 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 79,044 miles

Engine splash cover fitted not allowing full inspection the underside of vehicle

Off-side front shock absorber has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2008 64,451 miles

Exhaust Mounting Pins Coroded

Rear Centre Seat Folded, Unable To Carry Out Inspection Of Seat Or Seat Belt

Undertrap Covering Lower Engine, Not Allowing For Full Visual Inspetion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 64,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust Mounting Pins Coroded

Rear Centre Seat Folded, Unable To Carry Out Inspection Of Seat Or Seat Belt

Undertrap Covering Lower Engine, Not Allowing For Full Visual Inspetion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 54,967 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 44,472 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 MHE is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MHE, 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 MHE registered?

KR53 MHE is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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