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BK04 COU

2004 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,558 mi
Last recorded148,558 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Signum81,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 COU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 148,558 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 142,069 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 142,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 135,812 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 129,409 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 129,409 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 122,786 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 122,786 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 110,333 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 11,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 May 2008 91,481 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 91,481 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 74,200 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres slightly distorted

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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BK04 COU is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 81,123 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 BK04 COU, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BK04 COU registered?

BK04 COU is a 2004 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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