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BT56 LTA

2006 Vauxhall Signum

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,032 mi
Last recorded94,032 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Signum85,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 LTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 94,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 91,393 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2021 91,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 86,394 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 80,373 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 80,373 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 72,708 miles

corrosion to suspension mounts

Fail 18 Dec 2018 72,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

corrosion to suspension mounts

Pass 16 Dec 2017 67,375 miles

Exhaust front flexi section torn

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 62,598 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 58,914 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 50,746 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 40,555 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 40,484 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front fog light glass broken.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre size 215/50R17 95W EXTRA LOAD.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 36,565 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 30,824 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 23,583 miles

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

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

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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BT56 LTA is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BT56 LTA, 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 BT56 LTA registered?

BT56 LTA is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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