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KW57 CDF

2008 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,112 mi
Last recorded150,112 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Signum88,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 150,112 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 141,138 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 133,708 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 133,700 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 121,858 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 121,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 108,145 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2016 107,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" N (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/17 Y (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2015 94,939 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 94,938 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level was far too high when checked before mot test was carried out

Nearside front tyre worn to wear markers and bald on inner edge,Just legal

Nearside rear brake pads worn very low

Nearside rear tyre worn to wear markers and has various cuts

Offside front tyre worn to wear markers and worn very low on inner edge, Just legal

Pass 3 Mar 2014 83,428 miles

engine oil level is too high

exhaust front flexi section is in poor condition and blowing slightly

plastic covering peeling off rear number plate,recomend replacement

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2013 69,627 miles

INNER EDGES ON BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WORN LOW,PERISHED AND SPLIT,JUST LEGAL. 215/50/17 W

Fail 28 Feb 2013 69,627 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

INNER EDGES ON BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WORN LOW,PERISHED AND SPLIT,JUST LEGAL. 215/50/17 W

Pass 15 Mar 2012 54,499 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 53,316 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 35,222 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 CDF is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CDF, 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 CDF registered?

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

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