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BL57 VSV

2008 Vauxhall Corsavan

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,807 mi
Last recorded115,807 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan82,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 VSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 115,807 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2022 115,807 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2021 110,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 106,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 106,021 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 100,529 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 100,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 93,401 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2018 93,401 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 86,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 75,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 66,790 miles

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

offside front tyre worn to limit

Pass 22 Jan 2014 54,402 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 54,402 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Jan 2013 44,905 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs have wear

n/s rear tyre has heavy fatique cracks to outer side wall

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on edges [stepped up tread area]

o/s front seat belt has slight fluffing to webb

Pass 15 Jan 2013 44,905 miles

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

front brake discs have wear

n/s rear tyre has heavy fatique cracks to outer side wall

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on edges [stepped up tread area]

o/s front seat belt has slight fluffing to webb

Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,977 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 27,002 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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BL57 VSV is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 82,626 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 Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL57 VSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL57 VSV is a 2008 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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