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AJ55 AKZ

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,016 mi
Last recorded135,016 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 AKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 135,016 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 119,720 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 112,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

offside front strut top rough in operation

offside rear tyre cracking on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2014 112,473 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

offside front strut top rough in operation

offside rear tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2013 99,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 26 Apr 2013 99,494 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 27 Feb 2012 83,262 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 73,997 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front disc`s slightly corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2011 73,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front disc`s slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2009 55,804 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 46,230 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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AJ55 AKZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,689 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 AJ55 AKZ, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ55 AKZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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