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KR53 NBD

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,380 mi
Last recorded117,380 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 NBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 117,380 miles

All tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Slight play ion front anti roll bar links

Pass 13 Dec 2016 106,162 miles

front discs poor / worn

play in suspension

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2015 85,081 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 85,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 82,224 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)

both wiper blades split at ends

exhaust rear clamp corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 77,075 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 77,075 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 73,699 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 73,699 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 69,706 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 62,684 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Slight play in both inner track rod ball joints

Pass 17 Nov 2009 52,850 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Rear tyres approaching legal wear limit

Pass 1 Dec 2008 45,572 miles

Nearside rear shocker weeping

Fail 1 Dec 2008 45,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear shocker weeping

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 36,620 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 36,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 27,980 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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KR53 NBD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KR53 NBD, 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 KR53 NBD registered?

KR53 NBD is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is KR53 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 NBD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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