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VF03 KAA

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,775 mi
Last recorded114,775 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 KAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 114,775 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt at rear x2 ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 114,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt at rear x2 ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 106,104 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine very rattely

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2016 106,390 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 99,527 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2015 99,527 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 92,807 miles

EML warning lamp on

Pass 7 Aug 2013 86,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

offside rear tyre castellated on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2012 79,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2012 79,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 73,311 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edge

noticeable wear on rear discs

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2011 73,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front tyres wearing on inside edge

noticeable wear on rear discs

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2010 59,669 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 59,669 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 48,609 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 48,609 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 37,110 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 37,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 26,421 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 14,754 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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VF03 KAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VF03 KAA, 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 VF03 KAA registered?

VF03 KAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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