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VU53 MLK

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,768 mi
Last recorded101,768 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 MLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 101,768 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 161,768 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 92,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 92,469 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 82,944 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 76,188 miles

2 rear hub top bushs have slight movement.

Fail 16 Mar 2010 76,187 miles

Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

2 rear hub top bushs have slight movement.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 67,981 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 52,343 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 52,343 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 41,394 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 41,388 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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VU53 MLK is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VU53 MLK, 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 VU53 MLK registered?

VU53 MLK is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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