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KW57 BJY

2008 Vauxhall Signum

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,005 mi
Last recorded131,005 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Signum88,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 BJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 131,005 miles

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

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

coolant bottle empty - have topped up

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2020 131,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

coolant bottle empty - have topped up

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2019 125,799 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt buckle casing damaged

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low, topped up

exhaust leak from flexi joint

Fail 18 Jan 2019 125,799 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear seatbelt buckle casing damaged

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level low, topped up

exhaust leak from flexi joint

Pass 5 Jan 2018 120,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle casing damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre very worn on inner edge

Rear tyres worn on inner edges & distorted ( may cause road noise)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 116,368 miles

nearside rear seat belt stalk casing broken, functioning ok

rear tyre treads lumpy on inner edges, may cause road noise

very slight leak from front exhaust flexi joint

Fail 12 Jan 2017 116,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear seat belt stalk casing broken, functioning ok

rear exhaust mount detached

rear tyre treads lumpy on inner edges, may cause road noise

very slight leak from front exhaust flexi joint

Pass 15 Jan 2016 108,216 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 108,216 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 96,277 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 79,334 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,107 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 49,171 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,572 miles

Rear tyres wearing uneven inner edge and cracking

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 BJY is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 88,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BJY, 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 BJY is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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