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VK53 DJF

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,443 mi
Last recorded80,443 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 DJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 80,443 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing thin. centre exhaust bracket slightly rusty & rear exhaust surface rust.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 71,479 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,622 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,442 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 41,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,841 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 37,841 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,535 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,450 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 28,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DJF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DJF, 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 DJF registered?

VK53 DJF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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