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BN05 KWU

2005 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,326 mi
Last recorded110,326 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Signum83,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 KWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 110,326 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened overall condiction (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 110,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened overall condiction (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 109,301 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 109,291 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 108,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 107,257 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 107,253 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 106,671 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

os doors have accident damage

park brake just met requirements may require adjustment or repair

rear coil springs corroded

under body components corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 104,097 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

o/s doors have accident damage

ubcc/w

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2018 104,087 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust mount broken (7.1.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

o/s doors have accident damage

ubcc/w

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 101,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

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

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

exhaust rear mount broken

glow plug light on

n/s wiper slightly smeary

n/s/r tyre cut

o/s door have accident damage

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

ubcc/ubcw

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2017 101,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust rear mount broken

glow plug light on

n/s wiper slightly smeary

n/s/r tyre cut

o/s door have accident damage

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

ubcc/ubcw

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 100,103 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust brkt broken

front & rear discs worn & corroded

glow plug light on

under body & components showing corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2015 100,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust brkt broken

front & rear discs worn & corroded

glow plug light on

under body & components showing corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2014 96,548 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 30 Nov 2013 90,936 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 88,389 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 83,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Handbrake travel high

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 4 Jun 2009 72,689 miles

Slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack arms

Pass 28 Mar 2008 61,822 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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BN05 KWU is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN05 KWU, 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 BN05 KWU registered?

BN05 KWU is a 2005 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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