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RK53 VXZ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,490 mi
Last recorded126,490 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 126,490 miles

Rear Exhaust In Poor Condition

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 126,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust In Poor Condition

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 114,067 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 114,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

offside rear wheel squeeking

Pass 22 Sep 2012 101,722 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 88,571 miles

exhaust box has slight damage

Pass 25 Sep 2010 83,962 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 75,688 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 75,043 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 18 Sep 2008 64,019 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge & outer side wall badly damaged

offside front tyre worn very low on edges

Fail 5 Sep 2008 63,855 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge & outer side wall badly damaged

offside front tyre worn very low on edges

Fail 7 Sep 2007 54,880 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 7 Sep 2007 54,880 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 1 Sep 2006 46,211 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 46,211 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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RK53 VXZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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