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VE53 SDO

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,660 mi
Last recorded81,660 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 SDO
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 81,660 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 75,113 miles

exhaust backboxs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 71,701 miles

exhaust backbox slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 71,338 miles

Oversills fitted

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 71,338 miles

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

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

Oversills fitted

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 68,446 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust boxes corrodod

Fail 23 Nov 2010 68,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

rear exhaust boxes corrodod

Pass 28 Nov 2009 58,698 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)

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 27 Nov 2009 58,692 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,742 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,027 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 29,957 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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VE53 SDO 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 75%.

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 VE53 SDO, 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

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What year was VE53 SDO registered?

VE53 SDO is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is VE53 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 SDO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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