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SP53 ABK

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,145 mi
Last recorded148,145 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 ABK
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 148,145 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 148,145 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 137,971 miles

Oil leak

light corrosion exhaust system

light corrosion n/s o/sa front brake discs

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

power steering rack unit damp

Fail 11 Nov 2011 137,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

light corrosion exhaust system

light corrosion n/s o/sa front brake discs

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

power steering rack unit damp

Pass 11 Nov 2010 134,530 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)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 11 Nov 2009 118,889 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 117,914 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 117,914 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 97,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 70,115 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SP53 ABK is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP53 ABK, 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 SP53 ABK registered?

SP53 ABK is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is SP53 ABK safe to buy?

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