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B13 FFT

2006 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,649 mi
Last recorded99,649 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Signum85,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 FFT
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 99,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 95,923 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2017 95,845 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear mounting broken away (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2016 88,411 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 88,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 83,371 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 83,348 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 77,229 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2014 77,229 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,939 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 66,939 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 46,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 46,181 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,131 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 36,131 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,405 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 24,884 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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B13 FFT is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,959cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 85,243 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 B13 FFT, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B13 FFT is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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