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BC05 HBL

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Gold Petrol 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,281 mi
Last recorded80,281 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 HBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 80,281 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 73,532 miles

Nearside Rear Lower lower arm bushes starting to detereate

Offside Rear Lower lower arm bushes starting to detereate

Fail 14 Sep 2015 73,532 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower lower arm bushes starting to detereate

Offside Rear Lower lower arm bushes starting to detereate

Pass 8 Sep 2014 65,921 miles

front wipers hitting panel

Fail 3 Sep 2014 65,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers hitting panel

Pass 16 Sep 2013 58,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 50,863 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 50,893 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,999 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,431 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 25,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Aug 2008 17,685 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 17,682 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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BC05 HBL is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Gold with a 3,175cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BC05 HBL, 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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BC05 HBL is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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