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SA53 YTC

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

164,601 mi
Last recorded164,601 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 YTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 164,601 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle showing corrosion

car is showing corrosion all over vech but not holed

handbrake poor

suspension sort on bounce test

Pass 23 Aug 2018 160,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 156,672 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 156,672 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 153,336 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 149,226 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Sep 2014 142,336 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 142,366 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 133,388 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 133,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 124,325 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 124,325 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 107,156 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

slight wear on both track rods

Fail 17 Aug 2011 107,156 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

slight wear on both track rods

Pass 9 Sep 2010 90,970 miles

heavy corrosion on rear silencer

Fail 9 Sep 2010 90,970 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

heavy corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 28 Sep 2009 76,372 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

o/s front tyre on legal limit

Fail 23 Sep 2009 76,355 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

o/s front tyre on legal limit

Pass 3 Sep 2008 65,872 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 65,872 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 52,878 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 37,922 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 37,922 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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SA53 YTC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SA53 YTC, 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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What year was SA53 YTC registered?

SA53 YTC is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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