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VE53 SYA

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

169,361 mi
Last recorded169,361 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 SYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 169,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 169,303 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 163,937 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Jun 2017 163,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear wiper blade split

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f drop link slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2016 157,631 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 157,630 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2015 146,585 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 137,692 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pipes coated in grease therefore cannot be fully inspected

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 137,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 130,182 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 130,064 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 122,395 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 122,395 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 111,655 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 100,051 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 100,049 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 89,736 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 76,609 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 68,231 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 58,904 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 58,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 SYA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VE53 SYA, 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 VE53 SYA registered?

VE53 SYA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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