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VF03 KLA

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

158,211 mi
Last recorded158,211 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 KLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 158,211 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket corroded/detached

Pass 11 Nov 2014 150,519 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 142,900 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 142,900 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 142,878 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 129,433 miles

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)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 129,430 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2012 125,921 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 125,907 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 111,571 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 111,560 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 100,629 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 98,699 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 98,699 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 92,892 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 92,892 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 81,865 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)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 81,865 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 60,169 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 60,169 miles

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?

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 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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