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KY53 WYW

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,205 mi
Last recorded158,205 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 WYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 158,205 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 155,481 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition.

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

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

Rear wiper split.

Fail 2 Nov 2012 155,188 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system in poor condition.

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

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

Rear wiper split.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 138,732 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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)

slight play in steering rack..

Fail 27 Oct 2011 138,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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)

slight play in steering rack..

Pass 28 Oct 2010 123,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front brake pad warning sensor is disconected

Nearside front inner cv boot is slightly leaking grease

Nearside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 123,362 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake pad warning sensor is disconected

Nearside front inner cv boot is slightly leaking grease

Nearside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Nearside front tyre tread is worn on inner edge

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

Offside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 111,648 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2008 95,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in o/s of rack.

Fail 29 Oct 2008 95,390 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in o/s of rack.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 79,094 miles

caliper caps missing.

slight play in offside of rack.

Fail 30 Oct 2007 79,094 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

caliper caps missing.

slight play in offside of rack.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 65,345 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 WYW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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