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VE05 XEA

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,639 mi
Last recorded126,639 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 XEA
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 126,639 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 120,507 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 21 May 2020 120,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 23 May 2019 104,179 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 84,369 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2017 64,068 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 May 2017 64,068 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 56,171 miles

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

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

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

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

n/sf tyre worn on inside edge

steering rack has play at inner joints

Fail 26 May 2015 51,618 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2015 51,618 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 May 2015 51,186 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in off side head lamp not seriously affecting output.

not enough smoke to register on emissions test.

Pass 23 May 2014 46,770 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 45,534 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 45,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s rear tyre badly out of shape and close to limit markers

o/s rear tyre close to limit markers

Pass 3 May 2012 42,810 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 42,810 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s and n/s front inner discs are excessivly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 38,644 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 38,644 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 33,436 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 33,436 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 24,935 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 18,744 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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VE05 XEA is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,689 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VE05 XEA, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VE05 XEA registered?

VE05 XEA is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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