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RK53 VVA

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,524 mi
Last recorded130,524 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 VVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 130,524 miles

Cannot open boot to inspect floor etc, seat belt anchor points

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Oil leak major underside of engine. ()

key not present to open fuel cap?

Fail 2 May 2017 130,524 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Cannot open boot to inspect floor etc, seat belt anchor points

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak major underside of engine. ()

key not present to open fuel cap?

Pass 14 May 2016 124,113 miles

slight play at offside and nearside steering arms

Pass 1 May 2015 115,957 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 1 May 2015 115,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 16 May 2014 107,037 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear sidelamp at 50%

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and has a screw in

nearside wiper starting to split

no key to check fuel cap

offside front bumper damaged

slight play at offside and nearside steering rack arms

Fail 15 May 2014 107,036 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear sidelamp at 50%

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and has a screw in

nearside wiper starting to split

no key to check fuel cap

offside front bumper damaged

slight play at offside and nearside steering rack arms

Pass 6 Jun 2013 98,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

handbrake adjuster suspect

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside wiper starting to split

slight play at offside and nearside front steering arms

Fail 29 May 2013 98,695 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

handbrake adjuster suspect

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside wiper starting to split

slight play at offside and nearside front steering arms

Pass 28 May 2012 90,945 miles

engine management light on

Fail 23 Apr 2012 90,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 86,475 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 86,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 77,760 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 77,760 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 68,752 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 68,752 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 60,285 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 60,279 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 54,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2006 44,576 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 44,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 VVA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VVA, 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 VVA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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