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SP53 TKX

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,767 mi
Last recorded148,767 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 TKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 148,767 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 148,667 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 134,652 miles

slight play steering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2008 120,216 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 89,406 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 75,089 miles

burning smell,possibly from worn clutch or brakes

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 TKX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP53 TKX?

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What year was SP53 TKX registered?

SP53 TKX is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is SP53 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 TKX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP53 TKX have outstanding finance?

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