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VK53 DOU

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,526 mi
Last recorded75,526 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 DOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 75,526 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 75,526 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 71,053 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and middle brakets are broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper outer bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper outer bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 65,486 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both mounts at front of exhaust broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Apr 2019 65,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation in wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective both mounts at front of exhaust broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 59,974 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 54,654 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 54,645 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 54,548 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split

Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,692 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 52,671 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 50,804 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2013 50,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2012 48,679 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,679 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,030 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 42,332 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 38,874 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,819 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,309 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 29,309 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,635 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 DOU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DOU, 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 DOU registered?

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

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