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KY53 YDK

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

298,753 mi
Last recorded298,753 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 YDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 298,753 miles

front fog lamps not working

reverse lamps not working

Fail 23 Mar 2023 298,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front fog lamps not working

reverse lamps not working

Pass 16 Mar 2022 198,831 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 99,788 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 68,181 miles

rusty brakes discs

Pass 24 Mar 2018 67,109 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 67,108 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2017 65,714 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 65,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,455 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,557 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 58,531 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,394 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,198 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 50,869 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 48,878 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 46,602 miles

rear brake pads very thin

Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,059 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 YDK is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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