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KR53 MLE

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,775 mi
Last recorded145,775 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 MLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 145,775 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 9 Feb 2021 135,182 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

centre and rear heat shields insecure

front exhaust hanger broken

slight play in nearside inner steering arm joint

Pass 6 Feb 2020 129,072 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall has multiple cuts/splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2020 129,072 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Flexible hose connection (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall has multiple cuts/splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 121,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Near fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Near fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2019 121,806 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery warning light on dash

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise repair. Heavily corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise repair. Heavily corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2018 112,782 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 104,723 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 98,461 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 98,461 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 90,776 miles

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

offside front tyre wearng close to the 2mm wear bars

Fail 3 Mar 2015 90,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front tyre wearng close to the 2mm wear bars

Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,804 miles

both rear tyres worn close to the 2mm wear bars

Fail 25 Feb 2014 81,804 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2013 70,791 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 62,923 miles

nearside rear tyre tread down to 2.5mm

Pass 28 Feb 2011 53,860 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 48,513 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,581 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 41,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 36,229 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 29,307 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 MLE is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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