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NV53 CVE

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,963 mi
Last recorded133,963 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 CVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 133,963 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 123,069 miles

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

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2014 121,114 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 121,058 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 114,647 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 109,810 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 102,791 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 102,791 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 99,779 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

play in rack ends both sides

Fail 8 Jul 2009 99,631 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

play in rack ends both sides

Pass 3 Mar 2008 82,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 82,955 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 70,118 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 70,118 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 63,850 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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NV53 CVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NV53 CVE, 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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NV53 CVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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