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KW55 PTY

2006 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

141,941 mi
Last recorded141,941 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Signum85,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 PTY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 141,941 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front strut top bearing seized

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 140,409 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr osr (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 138,489 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear trailing arm front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2019 138,487 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear trailing arm front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 132,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded but sound (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr osr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2018 132,310 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear trailing arms front mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

alt belt perished

suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2018 132,306 miles

Exhaust system insecure two centre mounts corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% imballance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% imballance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended locks jammed under seats (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear trailing arms front mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

alt belt perished

suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 127,624 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imballance (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust and mountings corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. binding slightly (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf osf worn on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake low performance nsr (3.7.B.6b)

engine oil above top level mark

Fail 2 Nov 2017 127,624 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imballance (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust and mountings corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. binding slightly (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf osf worn on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake low performance nsr (3.7.B.6b)

engine oil above top level mark

Pass 17 Nov 2016 117,296 miles

Front 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)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2016 117,292 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake lever seized (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front 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)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 110,497 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front imballance 18% (3.7.B.5b)

Duel mass fly wheel noisey when engine cold

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cetre rear corroded but sound (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak onto exhaust (back of engine)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 110,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front imballance 18% (3.7.B.5b)

Duel mass fly wheel noisey when engine cold

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cetre rear corroded but sound (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

footbrake creeps down slightly

oil leak onto exhaust (back of engine)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 102,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 102,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 88,345 miles

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

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

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

nsr tyre worn uneven on inside edge

Fail 28 Oct 2013 88,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nsr tyre worn uneven on inside edge

Pass 2 Nov 2012 79,247 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 79,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

osr bumper corner out of clips

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2012 71,280 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 55,545 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 39,757 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,231 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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KW55 PTY is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 KW55 PTY, 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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KW55 PTY is a 2006 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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