MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,260 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust back box corroded and slight blow
exhaust rear section mounting bracket broken but system still secure
n/s headlamp aim image weak
n/s/f side repeater lense damaged
n/s/f wing damaged
rear brake discs corroded and worn
rear brake pads worn to excess
Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust back box corroded and slight blow
exhaust rear section mounting bracket broken but system still secure
n/s headlamp aim image weak
n/s/f side repeater lense damaged
n/s/f wing damaged
rear brake discs corroded and worn
rear brake pads worn to excess
front and rear brake discs corroded
n/s headlamp aim image weak
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
front and rear brake discs corroded
n/s headlamp aim image weak
exhaust back box corroded
exhaust back box mountings corroded but system still secure
front to rear brake pipes corroded
o/s/f inner c.v boot perished
exhaust back box corroded
front and rear brake discs corroded and worn
front to rear brake pipe corroded
n/s/r shock absorber slight leak
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust back box corroded
front and rear brake discs corroded and worn
front to rear brake pipe corroded
n/s/r shock absorber slight leak
rear brake discs corroded and worn
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
rear brake discs corroded and worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front number plate cracked
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play in steering rack
slight play at n/s/r wheel
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Signum?
Based on 245,020 MOT tests across 16,896 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK53 DWF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DWF, 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 DWF is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 22 September 2003.
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