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BD05 EKB

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,491 mi
Last recorded182,491 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 EKB
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 182,491 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 176,694 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 171,853 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 171,853 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 167,915 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 167,792 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 148,668 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 148,662 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 128,647 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 106,366 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 83,955 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 61,965 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 61,630 miles

front brake discs starting to lip

inner front brake pads getting low

n/s rear tyre has slight flat spot

unable to view inner rear brake pads

Fail 18 Jul 2008 61,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs starting to lip

inner front brake pads getting low

unable to view inner rear brake pads

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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BD05 EKB is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 BD05 EKB, 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 BD05 EKB registered?

BD05 EKB is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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