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MM53 KCU

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,093 mi
Last recorded139,093 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 KCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 139,093 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 139,010 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 127,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs in poor condition (inner side)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 127,245 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs in poor condition (inner side)

Pass 21 May 2012 111,174 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 92,919 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 76,747 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 64,147 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 45,618 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 43,993 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in both rack inner joints. rear no plate deteriorating.

Fail 8 Feb 2008 43,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in both rack inner joints. rear no plate deteriorating.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 35,046 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 34,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise osf tyre cut in sidewall †damage to rear bumper †wheels scratched †

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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MM53 KCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MM53 KCU, 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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MM53 KCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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