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KY53 VZM

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

200,729 mi
Last recorded200,729 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 VZM
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 200,729 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 186,972 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Engine check light on

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured side light slight blue (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured side light slight blue (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 186,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pad warning light on

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Engine check light on

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured side light slight blue (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured side light slight blue (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 174,066 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 174,066 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

all other tyres 2-3mm only

middle box hanger corroded through

tracking

Pass 9 Aug 2014 159,106 miles

front exhaust brackets are corroded of but exhaust is not insecure

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 142,536 miles

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

front brake discs corroding from edge

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 9 Aug 2012 132,914 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 132,914 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 115,964 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 115,964 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 102,736 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 86,701 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 70,633 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 52,607 miles

nsf tyre bold on inside edge

osf tyre nearly bold on inside edge

osr tyre bold on inside edge

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 VZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 KY53 VZM, 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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KY53 VZM is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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