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KS05 KWU

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,851 mi
Last recorded150,851 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 KWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 150,851 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 149,077 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 149,077 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

play in offside steering arm

Pass 17 Jun 2014 138,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 127,133 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2013 127,133 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 124,202 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 18 Nov 2011 115,028 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 115,028 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

high rear brake imbalance 38%

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 23 Nov 2010 103,506 miles

nearside wiper blade split

play in both track rod arm inner joints (under rack boots)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 86,954 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 71,119 miles

no smoke test could not register accelerations

slight free play in n/s/front track rod arm inner joint (under rack boot)

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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KS05 KWU is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,689 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 KS05 KWU, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KS05 KWU registered?

KS05 KWU is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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