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KR53 MRV

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,886 mi
Last recorded179,886 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 MRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 179,886 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 157,358 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 139,691 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 134,971 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front ex mounts broken off but system ok

Fail 7 Jul 2016 134,832 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front ex mounts broken off but system ok

Pass 17 Jul 2015 122,169 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 121,954 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 116,388 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 108,453 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 95,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning light on

nearside front tyre wearing on inner/ outer edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

Fail 6 Nov 2012 95,374 miles

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

airbag warning light on

nearside front tyre wearing on inner/ outer edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

Pass 10 Oct 2011 89,418 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front subframe looks very rusty

front tyres worn on edges

headlamp lens in poor condition

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

play in steering

wiper blades staring to smear

Pass 8 Oct 2010 77,328 miles

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

front brake discs rust lip and worn

nearside door mirror cover damaged

rear silencers very rusty and clamps

Pass 20 Oct 2009 67,350 miles

small splits n/s wiper blade rubber

Pass 14 Oct 2008 54,227 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 54,227 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 44,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

slight play in steering rack (offside)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 33,681 miles

front brake discs rust lip on inner edge

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 MRV is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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