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KW57 BGO

2008 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,358 mi
Last recorded131,358 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Signum88,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 BGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 131,358 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 131,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2019 123,557 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 111,280 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 97,820 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust centre hanger broken away

Pass 5 Oct 2016 88,782 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 Oct 2016 88,782 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Oct 2015 78,930 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 78,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 67,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2014 67,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,440 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 50,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 40,483 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 29,372 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing 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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KW57 BGO is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 88,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KW57 BGO, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KW57 BGO is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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