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KW57 COA

2008 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,870 mi
Last recorded157,870 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Signum88,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 157,870 miles

STRONG ADVISE - EXHAUST FLEXI JOINT DETERIORATED AND BLOWING

STRONG ADVISE - O/S NUMBER PLATE LIGHT VERY DIM

drivers mirror glass deteriorating

front and rear number plates deteriorating

headlamp beam images poor ( headlamps deteriorated )

n/s rear lamp cluster has hole in ( has been tapped), cluster deteriorated at bottom and indicator slightly dim

rear brakes worn

Fail 29 Oct 2020 157,866 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

STRONG ADVISE - EXHAUST FLEXI JOINT DETERIORATED AND BLOWING

STRONG ADVISE - O/S NUMBER PLATE LIGHT VERY DIM

drivers mirror glass deteriorating

front and rear number plates deteriorating

headlamp beam images poor ( headlamps deteriorated )

n/s rear lamp cluster has hole in ( has been tapped), cluster deteriorated at bottom and indicator slightly dim

n/s rear tyre bald on inner edge and cracking, perished and slightly damaged on outer sidewall

rear brakes worn

Pass 30 Oct 2019 154,395 miles

Coolant leak from bottle ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 154,395 miles

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

Coolant leak from bottle ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 149,557 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres worn on both edges

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 144,274 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s rear lamp cluster damaged ( n/s indicator slightly dim )

play in o/s front drop link lower ball joint

rear tyres low on inner edge

some rear suspension bushes and front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

soot marks around exhaust flexi joint

stone chip in zone 'A' of windscreen

wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 1 Nov 2016 138,214 miles

exhaust mount corroded and snapped off, one other corroded and thin

front number plate deteriorated

n/s rear lamp cluster slightly damaged and indicator slightly dim

windscreen chipped in zone 'A'

wipers smear screen

Fail 1 Nov 2016 138,214 miles

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

exhaust mount corroded and snapped off, one other corroded and thin

front number plate deteriorated

n/s rear lamp cluster slightly damaged and indicator slightly dim

windscreen chipped in zone 'A'

wipers smear screen

Pass 4 Nov 2015 132,084 miles

STRONG ADVISE exhaust centre mount corroded and snapped free from exhaust.

STRONG ADVISE rear coilsprings heavily corroded

engine stained with engine oil

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front tyres worn bias to inner edge

nearside rear lamp unit cracked and condensated

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 13 Nov 2014 126,377 miles

air con condensor in poor condition

both rear trailing arm bushes perished and starting to split

exhaust system has surface corrosion on it, more so around hangers

front number plate damaged

n/s rear lamp cluster cracked and has water in

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Nov 2014 126,377 miles

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

stone chip in windscreen

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

STRONG ADVISE - 1x exhaust hanger corroded and snapped (system still secure)

STRONG ADVISE - rear pads wearing low

air con condensor in poor condition

both rear trailing arm bushes perished and starting to split

exhaust system has surface corrosion on it, more so around hangers

front and rear discs worn

front number plate damaged

hand brake slightly high starts to register in rollers on 4th click

n/s rear lamp cluster cracked and has water in

o/s front side light slightly dim

rear brake pulse evident in rollers

Fail 18 Nov 2013 120,336 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust system hangers

engine management lamp illuminated

front brakes worn, linings low

front coilsprings corroded

nearside rear lamp uniut cracked and condensated

washer jets misaligned

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 18 Nov 2013 120,336 miles

corrosion on exhaust system hangers

engine management lamp illuminated

front brakes worn, linings low

front coilsprings corroded

nearside rear lamp uniut cracked and condensated

washer jets misaligned

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 23 Nov 2012 104,485 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front inner brake pads look low

n/s rear tyre worn bias to inner edge

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

strong advise - o/s rear tyre slightly misshapened and worn bias to inner edge nearly exposing cords

strong advise - o/s rear tyre worn to 1.6mm (minimum 1.6mm)

windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Pass 23 Nov 2012 104,485 miles

front inner brake pads look low

n/s rear tyre worn bias to inner edge

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

strong advise - o/s rear tyre slightly misshapened and worn bias to inner edge nearly exposing cords

strong advise - o/s rear tyre worn to 1.6mm (minimum 1.6mm)

windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Pass 15 Oct 2011 81,427 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 55,328 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 COA is a 2008 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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