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BV53 KND

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,272 mi
Last recorded99,272 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 KND
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 99,272 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 86,647 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 86,647 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 82,314 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 82,314 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 78,358 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 71,580 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 71,528 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 64,772 miles

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

slight play in both rack arms

Fail 17 Oct 2011 64,772 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight play in both rack arms

Pass 25 Oct 2010 58,744 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 58,634 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,537 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,070 miles

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 23 Oct 2008 40,070 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2007 31,025 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 26,098 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 26,098 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BV53 KND is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 81,014 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 BV53 KND, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV53 KND registered?

BV53 KND is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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