MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,352 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
exhaust heat sheild adrift
exhaust mounting support snapped bue exhaust supported
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
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)
exhaust heat sheild adrift
exhaust mounting support snapped bue exhaust supported
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust mounting snapped still supported
heat sheild adrift on back box
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust mounting snapped still supported
heat sheild adrift on back box
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension coil spring is corroding
(2.4C.1b)The offside front suspension coil spring is corroding
(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension coil spring is corroding
(3.6B.2c)The front to rear brake pipe(s) along their lengths have surface corrosion present
(3.6B.2c)The nearside front brake pipe along its length has surface corrosion present
(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe along the length has surface corrosion present
(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe along the length has surface corrosion present
(3.7.5c/6)The rear service brakes proportionality during their application/reducing modes recorded are ready for service
(4.1D.1e)The nearside front tyre valve stem is slightly deteriorated
(4.1D.1e)The offside front tyre valve stem is slightly deteriorated
(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 3.0mm
(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.0mm
(7.3A.1c)The exhaust tail pipes do emit blue smoke both at idle and cruise speeds which is not enough to obscure other road users but clearly indicates that repairs should be completed if continued use on the public roads are to be considered
NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
The vehicle manufacturer and or the owner from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension coil spring is corroding
(2.4C.1b)The offside front suspension coil spring is corroding
(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension coil spring is corroding
(3.6B.2c)The front to rear brake pipe(s) along their lengths have surface corrosion present
(3.6B.2c)The nearside front brake pipe along its length has surface corrosion present
(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe along the length has surface corrosion present
(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe along the length has surface corrosion present
(3.7.5c/6)The rear service brakes proportionality during their application/reducing modes recorded are ready for service
(4.1D.1e)The nearside front tyre valve stem is slightly deteriorated
(4.1D.1e)The offside front tyre valve stem is slightly deteriorated
(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 3.0mm
(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.0mm
(7.3A.1c)The exhaust tail pipes do emit blue smoke both at idle and cruise speeds which is not enough to obscure other road users but clearly indicates that repairs should be completed if continued use on the public roads are to be considered
NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
The vehicle manufacturer and or the owner from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.
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)
there is slight movement on rear upper suspension arms outer bushes..
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front brake discs slightly corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/r heat shield insecure
sill covers fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o s r tyre worn on inner edge
slight cuts in n s r tyre inner sidewall and wearing on edge
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
front brake discs heavily lipped
o/s/f tyre side wall cut not showing cords
unable to see condition of front inner brake pads suspect pads worn
unable to test rear seat belts due to child seat fitted
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RK53 VUT is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 RK53 VUT, 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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RK53 VUT is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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