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SH03 SNU

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,912 mi
Last recorded140,912 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 SNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 140,912 miles

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 140,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 135,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to turbo flange (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

surface corrosion on n/s/r chassis leg at spring mount

surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 7 Oct 2016 127,485 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 120,179 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 120,178 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL FOUR PIPES FROM LIMITER VALVE CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn OUTER (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 113,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre baldy on inside and outside edges o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Fail 22 Sep 2014 113,186 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre baldy on inside and outside edges o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 9 Sep 2013 101,413 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 101,413 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 95,373 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 95,373 miles

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

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

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) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2011 82,102 miles

slight corrosion on both rear metal brake pipes

Pass 19 Jul 2010 79,696 miles

nearside rear brake readings just pass

Fail 15 Jul 2010 79,696 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake readings just pass

Pass 10 Aug 2009 71,112 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 60,356 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 60,356 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 48,734 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 48,727 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 39,039 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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SH03 SNU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SH03 SNU, 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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SH03 SNU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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