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KY53 WGM

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,404 mi
Last recorded147,404 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 WGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 147,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 147,404 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 140,829 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 132,900 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded and coming adrift.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 126,377 miles

BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON

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

Front BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear SILENCER IS BADLY CORRODED

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 3 May 2017 120,378 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn low on inner edges

headlamp aims weak

Pass 3 May 2016 115,114 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

O/S FRONT BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SILL COVERS FITTED

WEAR IN THE STEERING RACK INNER BALL JOINTS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2016 115,114 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

O/S FRONT BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

SILL COVERS FITTED

WEAR IN THE STEERING RACK INNER BALL JOINTS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 109,725 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust is corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 May 2015 109,724 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust is corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2014 103,377 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake warning light on

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 May 2014 103,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

brake warning light on

exhaust corroded

slight play steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2013 95,026 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake discs are worn

exhaust sections are corroded

screen is damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2012 87,566 miles

exhaust sections rusted and weak

Pass 3 May 2011 80,573 miles

Front-to-rear brake pipes under car starting to rust slightly

Offside front tyre wearing on inmner shoulder of tread

Scratch in top of offside rear door paintwork

Pass 5 May 2010 73,519 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 73,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 May 2009 66,824 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 60,865 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 60,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 49,795 miles

Slight play in n/s of steering rack.Centre body exhaust heat shield rear mountings corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2007 49,795 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Uneven tread wear on o/s/f tyre.Centre exhaust body heat shield insecure at rear.Slight play in n/s of steering rack.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 36,365 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 36,365 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 WGM is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WGM, 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 WGM is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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