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CN03 NUV

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

157,604 mi
Last recorded157,604 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 NUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2026 157,604 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush excessive movement at upper anchorage. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lens missing. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe to load valve pitted. (1.1.11 (c))

o/s rear floor and chassis area corroded.

Pass 28 Feb 2025 151,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 151,985 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle wont rev (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 146,994 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 146,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 138,361 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 129,155 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 119,071 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f & o/s/r cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 114,793 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 114,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2018 111,680 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Jun 2018 111,680 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2017 108,356 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 104,007 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 104,007 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2015 98,407 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 98,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 92,941 miles

front brake discs getting rusty

play in n/s rack arm

Fail 6 Jun 2014 92,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs getting rusty

play in n/s rack arm

Pass 31 May 2013 84,187 miles

heavy wear showing on front brake discs

surface rust on rear hand brake cables

Pass 29 May 2012 77,835 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 72,813 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 68,888 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Fail 10 May 2010 68,884 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2009 63,756 miles

n/s/rear handbrake cable has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 28 May 2009 63,753 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/rear handbrake cable has heavy surface corrosion

rear handbrake performance low

Pass 29 May 2008 56,682 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 46,694 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 34,531 miles

unable to check n/s and o/s rear handbrake cables around guides due to being covered in dirt

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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CN03 NUV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 93,850 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 CN03 NUV, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CN03 NUV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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