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VE03 WKH

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,715 mi
Last recorded121,715 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 WKH
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 121,715 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2019 116,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 116,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 116,522 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes under car from front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust is missing some hangers but still secure

Fail 15 Nov 2018 116,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes under car from front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust is missing some hangers but still secure

Pass 6 Nov 2017 116,264 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

N/S REAR BRAKE STARTING BIND

O/S FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Fail 6 Nov 2017 116,264 miles

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

ADVANCED CORROSION TO FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

N/S REAR BRAKE STARTING BIND

O/S FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 18 Oct 2016 103,659 miles

O/S & N/S REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 3 Nov 2015 90,228 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion suspension mount area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion suspension mount area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear very slight brake bind

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 82,381 miles

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2013 78,578 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 74,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2011 68,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 68,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 62,268 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Nov 2010

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 54,634 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 54,634 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2008 46,867 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 39,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 32,493 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 32,493 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 24 May 2006 29,399 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 WKH is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WKH, 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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VE03 WKH is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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