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VN53 ZVK

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,760 mi
Last recorded142,760 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 ZVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 142,760 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake discs corroded all round

Pass 4 Jan 2018 124,649 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 94,652 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 94,650 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 89,984 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 83,169 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,725 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 76,720 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 69,721 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,377 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,199 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 55,112 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,126 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 48,126 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 41,079 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 41,041 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 35,413 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 30,282 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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VN53 ZVK is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VN53 ZVK, 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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VN53 ZVK is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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