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KY53 VSX

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,356 mi
Last recorded104,356 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 VSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 104,356 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 104,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 85,572 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 79,033 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 79,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,563 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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KY53 VSX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 81,014 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 KY53 VSX, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KY53 VSX registered?

KY53 VSX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is KY53 VSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 VSX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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