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KY53 WXK

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,291 mi
Last recorded116,291 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 WXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 116,291 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 105,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 94,247 miles

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

rear exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2011 76,934 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 76,934 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Jun 2010 65,850 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 65,850 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 57,793 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 42,953 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 42,222 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 38,772 miles

n/s part of steering rack slight play

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 WXK is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WXK, 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 WXK registered?

KY53 WXK is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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