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VK53 DXU

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,458 mi
Last recorded136,458 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 136,458 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 136,458 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 129,282 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 116,042 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 104,684 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 91,471 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 77,367 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 65,178 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 65,178 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 51,119 miles

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)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 51,023 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 DXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DXU, 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 DXU registered?

VK53 DXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is VK53 DXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK53 DXU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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