MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,941 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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
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)
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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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