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VE03 VVY

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,237 mi
Last recorded89,237 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 VVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 89,237 miles

front pipe flexi in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2014 78,668 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 71,829 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 64,501 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 58,089 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 13 May 2010 51,661 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

signs of wear to both rear tyres on edges

Pass 19 May 2009 45,079 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 38,498 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 29,246 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 29,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 23,160 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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VE03 VVY is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VE03 VVY, 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 VE03 VVY registered?

VE03 VVY is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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