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BT55 PYF

2006 Vauxhall Signum

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,795 mi
Last recorded120,795 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Signum85,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 PYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 120,795 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 117,249 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 114,734 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 113,255 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 111,091 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 108,412 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 103,654 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 102,235 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 100,904 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 98,488 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 92,375 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 83,156 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 83,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 75,190 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 75,190 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 62,793 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 50,349 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 48,445 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 48,445 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres on 2mm of tread.

Engine oil leak.

front and rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 35,716 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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BT55 PYF is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 85,243 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 BT55 PYF, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT55 PYF registered?

BT55 PYF is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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