MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust bracket corroded/detached
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in inner steering rack joints
both rear tyres are worn close to the limit on inner edges
no 2 glow plug has snapped off, plug connector has another glow plug connected to connector plug and is wedged against turbo charger heat shield
rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated
towbar assembly is heavily corroded but is not considered excessive nor does its structure seem weakened in any way at time of inspection
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres are worn close to the limit on inner edges
no 2 glow plug has snapped off, plug connector has another glow plug connected to connector plug and is wedged against turbo charger heat shield
rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated
towbar assembly is heavily corroded but is not considered excessive nor does its structure seem weakened in any way at time of inspection
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS
centre exhaust heat shields are insecure
engine management light stays on indicating a fault
offside and nearside rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit on inner edges due to uneven tyre wear
rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated
towbar assembly is heavily corroded but is not considered excessive or does its structure seem weakened at time of inspection
number 2 glow plug (connector part of glow plug) has snapped off, plug connector has another glow plug connected to connector even though not in its correct place and is wedged agaist turbo heat shield area
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Oil leak
Plastic covers fitted to outer sills
windscreen has damage outside the swept area
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Oil leak
Plastic covers fitted to outer sills
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front brake discs badly worn
windscreen has damage outside the swept area
Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake disc deteriorate on inner edge
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake disc deteriorate on inner edge
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear brake pads rusty
front tyres getting low rear tyres worn on inner edge
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Signum?
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VF03 KLA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 KLA, 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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VF03 KLA is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 31 July 2003.
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