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AK55 SNV

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,292 mi
Last recorded136,292 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 136,292 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

headlamp lux weak

Fail 18 Oct 2019 136,292 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

headlamp lux weak

Pass 19 Oct 2018 130,385 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2018 130,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 124,532 miles

Central exhaust mount broken

Offside Front shock absorber seeping

exhaust corroding

Fail 20 Oct 2017 124,532 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central exhaust mount broken

Offside Front shock absorber seeping

exhaust corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2016 119,036 miles

Exhaust System Rusty And Flexi Pipe Has Minor Leak

Offside Front Brake Slightly Binding

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 112,605 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre close to the legal limit and worn on edges

play in both front steering arms

Fail 7 Oct 2015 112,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre close to the legal limit and worn on edges

play in both front steering arms

Pass 13 Nov 2014 109,127 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 101,042 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 94,571 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 84,591 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 70,367 miles

nearside front tyre worn to limit 1.6mm

Pass 28 Oct 2009 62,526 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 29 Oct 2008 54,652 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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AK55 SNV is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK55 SNV, 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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AK55 SNV is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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