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AK55 KDN

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,268 mi
Last recorded121,268 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 KDN
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2014 121,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 121,268 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 112,571 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 112,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 102,116 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 102,116 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 92,526 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 92,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 80,456 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 77,508 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 77,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 60,443 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 60,443 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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AK55 KDN is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 AK55 KDN, 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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What year was AK55 KDN registered?

AK55 KDN is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is AK55 KDN safe to buy?

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