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VU53 ZBY

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,081 mi
Last recorded124,081 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 ZBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2013 124,081 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 124,081 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 114,496 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 100,230 miles

o/s inner CV boot split

Pass 27 Sep 2010 87,563 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 70,951 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,003 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)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 33,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2006 29,844 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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VU53 ZBY is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VU53 ZBY, 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 ZBY registered?

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

Is VU53 ZBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 ZBY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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