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CK53 NVU

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,529 mi
Last recorded128,529 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 NVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 128,529 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2013 128,529 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 120,404 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside inner cv boot split

Pass 12 Nov 2010 110,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2009 99,869 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 88,685 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 80,093 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 66,787 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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CK53 NVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 CK53 NVU, 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 CK53 NVU registered?

CK53 NVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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