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VK53 CNJ

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,120 mi
Last recorded13,120 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 CNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 13,120 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 121,472 miles

Front play in steering rack inner joints

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases boxes corroded (7.1.2)

oil leak on engine

Fail 22 Feb 2017 121,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald inner edge (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front play in steering rack inner joints

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases boxes corroded (7.1.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Feb 2016 113,040 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 113,034 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main length (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 102,954 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advice outer skin on rear exhaust box corroded away

Pass 26 Feb 2014 94,926 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advice rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 26 Feb 2014 94,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advice rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2012 84,126 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 76,667 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 76,667 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 66,564 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,753 miles

oil leaks, front discs corroded and worn, corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 13 Oct 2008 47,134 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 36,217 miles

advice on front and rear number plates starting to deteriorat

Pass 20 Oct 2006 27,884 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 CNJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CNJ, 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 CNJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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