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BG05 VYX

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,093 mi
Last recorded162,093 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 VYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 162,093 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 160,090 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 157,276 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 157,268 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 151,804 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r fog inop

rear center seat base missing but seatbelt system opperational

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 1 Feb 2012 151,804 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r fog inop

rear center seat base missing but seatbelt system opperational

rear exhaust bracket corroded

rear exhaust shield loose

Fail 17 Jun 2011 147,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 147,691 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 126,669 miles

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

n/s/f brake pad indator wire insure

Fail 30 Mar 2010 126,669 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f brake pad indator wire insure

Pass 21 Apr 2009 117,840 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 117,839 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 104,576 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 104,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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BG05 VYX is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 BG05 VYX, 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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BG05 VYX is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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