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BK55 HTN

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,448 mi
Last recorded122,448 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 HTN
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 122,448 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Sep 2020 122,447 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back at tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 115,421 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 115,420 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 109,691 miles

Front Front exhaust bracket corroded will need attention soon

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 104,255 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 104,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 99,777 miles

Offside Front play in steering at wheel

Pass 24 Mar 2015 88,966 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 81,676 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust brackets broken

Pass 1 May 2013 75,202 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

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

Fail 1 May 2013 75,178 miles

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

Nail in o/s/r tyre

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

Fail 11 May 2012 65,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2012 65,002 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,570 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 58,563 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,495 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 51,488 miles

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

both front discs worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,445 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 43,431 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 35,659 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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BK55 HTN is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BK55 HTN, 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 BK55 HTN registered?

BK55 HTN is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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