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RK53 VUT

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,352 mi
Last recorded133,352 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 VUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 133,352 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)

exhaust heat sheild adrift

exhaust mounting support snapped bue exhaust supported

Fail 5 May 2016 133,179 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 120,837 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 120,837 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 106,736 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 106,727 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2013 90,592 miles

(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.

Fail 9 May 2013 90,499 miles

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.

Pass 8 May 2012 76,223 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)

there is slight movement on rear upper suspension arms outer bushes..

Fail 8 May 2012 76,221 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 73,643 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 69,483 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 64,992 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,755 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 57,707 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,331 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,581 miles

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

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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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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