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VK53 KKR

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,340 mi
Last recorded141,340 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 KKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 141,340 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 141,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 140,363 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 122,545 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 119,844 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 119,844 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 108,116 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 108,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 108,148 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 97,130 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in both steering arms

Pass 28 Sep 2006 97,130 miles

play in both steering arms

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 KKR is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KKR, 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 KKR registered?

VK53 KKR is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is VK53 KKR safe to buy?

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