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KY53 WZW

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,593 mi
Last recorded114,593 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 WZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 114,593 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 101,746 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 88,129 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 88,124 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 74,997 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 59,792 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 46,211 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 38,460 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 38,460 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 33,187 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 WZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,959cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WZW, 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 WZW registered?

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

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