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MW03 VPK

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,385 mi
Last recorded122,385 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 VPK
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 122,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 122,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 112,362 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 112,280 miles

Brake performance not tested corroded brake pipes (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 102,959 miles

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

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

main front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front steering tie rod end has slight play in balljoint

offside front stering tie rod end has slight play in balljoint

oil leak

suspected power steering fluid leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 95,549 miles

Oil leak

both front steering tie rod ends has slight play

exhaust heat shield insecure

meain front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust mount broke

Fail 28 Oct 2014 95,549 miles

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

Oil leak

both front steering tie rod ends has slight play

exhaust heat shield insecure

meain front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust mount broke

Pass 3 Oct 2013 89,380 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all tyres poor

slight play in front bottom arms

Pass 29 Oct 2012 86,584 miles

Exhaust centre section and rear silencers heavily corroded.

Exhaust downpipe flexible joint deteriorated.

Handbrake requires adjustment.

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge.

O/S and N/S rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Oil leak on engine.

Oil residue on gearbox.

Fail 19 Oct 2012 86,508 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust centre section and rear silencers heavily corroded.

Exhaust downpipe flexible joint deteriorated.

Handbrake requires adjustment.

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/S and N/S rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak on engine.

Oil residue on gearbox.

Top edge of rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 82,833 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine oil leak

exhaust clamp broken

exhaust starting to corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 78,438 miles

both rear silencers outer skins starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Oct 2010 78,384 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear silencers outer skins starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Oct 2009 71,492 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 71,491 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 62,836 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 11 Jan 2008 48,678 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,234 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,028 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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MW03 VPK is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MW03 VPK, 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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MW03 VPK is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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