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BD55 DXL

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,270 mi
Last recorded101,270 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 DXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 101,270 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 97,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 89,901 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 89,597 miles

Emissions not tested water in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 81,466 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 81,403 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 73,827 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 68,259 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edges

Fail 30 Jan 2016 68,259 miles

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

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

front tyres worn at edges

nearside rear tyre worn inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2015 63,731 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 63,727 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 59,215 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 55,244 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 52,190 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 49,384 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 44,865 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 40,600 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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BD55 DXL is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BD55 DXL, 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 BD55 DXL registered?

BD55 DXL is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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