2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Vauxhall Signum MOT pass rate and common faults

268 MOT tests in 2024. 55.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time55.2%
Failed or needed repairs44.8%
Typical mileage at test125,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 268 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.6%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.1%
    14 marked dangerous
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.7%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.4%
  7. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.4%
    11 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.0%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes34.7%
  2. Suspension26.9%
  3. Lights & electrics23.1%
  4. Body & chassis13.4%
  5. Tyres7.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  8. Steering1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.0%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.2%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Vauxhall Signum?

In 2024, 55.2% of 2007 Vauxhall Signum cars passed their MOT first time, across 268 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Vauxhall Signum?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 Vauxhall Signum reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).