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KY53 WCG

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

149,738 mi
Last recorded149,738 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 WCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 149,738 miles

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

front exhaust brackets broken but supported by another

Fail 24 Oct 2019 149,738 miles

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

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

front exhaust brackets broken but supported by another

Pass 16 Oct 2018 143,146 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight play at n/s rack arm

Fail 9 Oct 2018 143,041 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight play at n/s rack arm

Pass 2 Oct 2017 136,677 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2017 136,677 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 127,681 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 127,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 122,051 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

one front exhaust mounting broken off,exhaust secure

Pass 24 Oct 2014 116,936 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 116,933 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 114,193 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 105,920 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2012 105,920 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 96,552 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cut n/s/r tyre outer side wall

Fail 6 Oct 2011 96,552 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cut n/s/r tyre outer side wall

Pass 12 Oct 2010 88,111 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 75,790 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 57,320 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 41,255 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 41,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 29,782 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 23,806 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 WCG is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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