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VK53 DKN

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

188,681 mi
Last recorded188,681 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 DKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 188,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 186,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 174,684 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

driver too tall

Fail 4 Nov 2015 174,684 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

driver too tall

Pass 25 Nov 2014 161,565 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 161,562 miles

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 147,630 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 136,617 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 12,173 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 110,505 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 110,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 96,498 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 81,820 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 67,415 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 67,415 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 56,236 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 56,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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 DKN is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc 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 DKN, 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 DKN is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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