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PY03 HKB

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,403 mi
Last recorded99,403 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY03 HKB
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 99,403 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 91,309 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod end (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 90,555 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 90,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre cracking on edge but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside wiper could be improved

Pass 4 Mar 2013 88,284 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres slightly mishaped

Pass 8 Mar 2012 84,635 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 84,635 miles

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside wiper could be improved

Pass 7 Apr 2011 80,294 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 80,294 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 75,956 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 75,956 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 71,898 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 62,578 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 48,967 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 48,746 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 30,200 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PY03 HKB is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PY03 HKB, 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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PY03 HKB is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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