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KW57 BHU

2008 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,401 mi
Last recorded140,401 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Signum88,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 BHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 140,401 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 140,401 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 133,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 125,582 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 125,582 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm plus cord showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 118,644 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 118,559 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 111,234 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 102,450 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 102,450 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 95,829 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 91,252 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 85,376 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 79,054 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 66,445 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 53,019 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 21 Jan 2011 39,076 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 39,076 miles

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

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 BHU is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KW57 BHU, 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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What year was KW57 BHU registered?

KW57 BHU is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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