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VK53 CJO

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,152 mi
Last recorded177,152 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 CJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 177,152 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 169,418 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 165,645 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 154,248 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 142,071 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

oil leak from engine area

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2013 142,070 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

oil leak from engine area

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 132,161 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 109,588 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 80,409 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 75,179 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 75,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

0/s/r n/s/r tyres worn inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,657 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 49,724 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,855 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 CJO is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CJO, 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 VK53 CJO registered?

VK53 CJO is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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