Vauxhall Signum MOT Results

Registered in 2004
45.8% pass rate
from 459 tests in 2021
(22% worse than other 2004 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Signum is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Suspension (51% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 11% fail on Springs (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.22% fail on Leaf spring
    • 8.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (57% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.65% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.22% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 6.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.4% fail on Shock absorbers (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Sub-frames (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Sub-frame (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.65% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.44% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.44% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 21% fail on Brakes (52% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (47% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (73% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance (85% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.87% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.22% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.22% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.65% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 8.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.44% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.44% fail on Cable
    • 1.1% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.44% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.65% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.44% fail on Pedal
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.65% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.65% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.5% fail on Direction indicators (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Flashing type (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.87% fail on All direction indicators (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (87% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.87% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.87% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.87% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.22% fail on Switch
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.22% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (59% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 9.6% fail on Transmission (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 9.6% fail on Drive shafts (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 9.6% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.44% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.44% fail on Seats
      • 0.44% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.22% fail on Body
      • 0.22% fail on Other body component
    • 0.22% fail on Load security
      • 0.22% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.22% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.22% fail on Doors
      • 0.22% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
    • 0.22% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.22% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 8.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 3.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 2.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.44% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.44% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.8% fail on Tyres
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.9% fail on Condition
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.65% fail on View to rear
      • 0.44% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.22% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.22% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.22% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.1% fail on Steering
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.44% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.44% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.44% fail on Power steering
      • 0.44% fail on Operation
    • 0.22% fail on Steering play
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.22% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.44% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.22% fail on Attachment
      • 0.22% fail on Condition
  • 0.87% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.87% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.65% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.65% fail on Attachment
  • 0.22% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.22% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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  • Vauxhall Signum (2003 - 2008)
    Plushly equipped alternative to an executive saloon. Versatile rear seating, stacks of room and some decent engines. Cheap to buy.

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