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KJ53 WLO

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,508 mi
Last recorded140,508 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 WLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 140,508 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

engine management light on

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2014 139,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine nanagement light on

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2013 130,073 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 122,051 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 122,040 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 111,948 miles

parking brake effort low

Pass 2 Sep 2009 101,321 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 101,321 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 85,298 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 85,298 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 69,397 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 69,397 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 42,681 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 42,681 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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KJ53 WLO is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KJ53 WLO, 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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KJ53 WLO is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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