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KW57 BJV

2008 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,987 mi
Last recorded87,987 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Signum88,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 87,987 miles

Rear seat belts not checked due to obstructions on seats

Fail 11 Feb 2019 87,977 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust failure (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexi section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seat belts not checked due to obstructions on seats

Pass 9 Feb 2018 79,013 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover fitted

engine management light illuminated

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside inner steering joint

Fail 8 Feb 2018 79,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover fitted

engine management light illuminated

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside inner steering joint

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall with cords almost exposed

Pass 8 Feb 2017 69,121 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

tested in wet condition

Fail 28 Jan 2017 69,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

tested in wet condition

Pass 16 Jan 2016 63,656 miles

engine covers fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2016 63,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 57,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2015 57,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2015 57,295 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r light lens repaired with tape can't see if white light showing as all lights in-op

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2014 47,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2014 47,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2013 43,286 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 43,286 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 36,444 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 36,444 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 26,730 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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KW57 BJV is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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