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VK53 CEO

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,493 mi
Last recorded118,493 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 CEO
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 118,493 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 109,093 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm and cracked

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

support bracket broken away from exhaust back box

Fail 19 Sep 2016 108,911 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm and cracked

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

support bracket broken away from exhaust back box

Pass 8 Oct 2015 98,877 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 98,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 88,022 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 82,881 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,429 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 77,429 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 71,254 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 64,941 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 64,941 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 54,348 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,811 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 36,496 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 36,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,271 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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VK53 CEO is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VK53 CEO, 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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VK53 CEO is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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