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BK55 XVT

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,767 mi
Last recorded101,767 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 XVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 101,767 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside front drop link top rubber (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 101,767 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside front drop link top rubber (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 85,961 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 85,961 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 77,944 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 68,453 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 68,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 60,679 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 60,661 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 51,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,767 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 41,550 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,446 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 19,403 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 19,403 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 XVT is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XVT, 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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BK55 XVT is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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