Vauxhall Signum MOT Results

Registered in 2007
57.6% pass rate
from 608 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Signum is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension
    • 10% fail on Springs (78% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (79% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (80% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (96% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 3.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.33% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.49% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.49% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.49% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.33% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 6.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.99% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.82% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.82% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.16% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.66% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt
          • 0.66% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.49% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.49% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.16% fail on Cable
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.33% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.82% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.49% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.33% fail on Pedal
    • 0.49% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.49% fail on Brake fluid (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.82% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.16% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 7.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.6% fail on Transmission
      • 3.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.3% fail on Joints
      • 0.33% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.33% fail on Joints
    • 0.66% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.49% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.16% fail on System
    • 0.33% fail on Doors
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
    • 0.16% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's seat
  • 7.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.9% fail on Compression ignition (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 3.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.33% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.33% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Other leaks
  • 6.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.33% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.33% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.33% fail on View to rear
      • 0.33% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.16% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.99% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.82% fail on Condition
      • 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.66% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.3% fail on Steering
    • 0.49% fail on Steering linkage components (78% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Track rod end (76% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Electronic power steering (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering
      • 0.16% fail on Operation
    • 0.16% fail on Steering column
    • 0.16% fail on Steering play
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.2% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.49% fail on Condition
    • 0.49% fail on Attachment
    • 0.16% fail on Hubs
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates
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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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