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SD53 WKB

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,015 mi
Last recorded116,015 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 WKB
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 116,015 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 116,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 105,770 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 93,736 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 79,967 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 66,552 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 55,133 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SD53 WKB is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SD53 WKB, 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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What year was SD53 WKB registered?

SD53 WKB is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SD53 WKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 WKB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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