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KY53 WVL

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,803 mi
Last recorded95,803 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 WVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 95,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases off side rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 95,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases off side rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 95,598 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 87,480 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust corroded and distorted

Fail 29 Nov 2016 87,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust corroded and distorted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 73,081 miles

Exhaust rear pipe has a mounting broken but system still supported.

Exhaust rear silencers deteriorating.

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 73,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust rear pipe has a mounting broken but system still supported.

Exhaust rear silencers deteriorating.

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 61,576 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencers slightly deteriorated.

Rear tyres slightly perished and have slightly uneven tread.

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 59,744 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust mount missing but system is still supported.

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 16 Aug 2013 59,732 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust mount missing but system is still supported.

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 46,855 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust mount missing but still system is still supported

Pass 8 Jun 2011 44,492 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 38,973 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 33,474 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 33,474 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2008 28,772 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 28,772 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 20,505 miles

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

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

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 WVL is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WVL, 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 WVL is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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