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SL53 YVY

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

146,222 mi
Last recorded146,222 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 YVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 146,222 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 205,662 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jun 2018 205,657 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2017 202,551 miles

Front discs corroded

All rear brakes pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2017 202,551 miles

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

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

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

All rear brakes pipe slightly corroded

Front discs corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 198,897 miles

Exhaust system poor

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2016 198,896 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Exhaust system poor

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 192,994 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 May 2015 192,994 miles

Offside 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)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 May 2014 179,841 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2014 179,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Engine management light on

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 164,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2012 152,986 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2011 143,120 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edge

slight play in both track rods

sump pan corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 107,639 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 107,639 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 69,452 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 69,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 54,485 miles

no oil showing 3 litres oil added to carry out test

Fail 23 Oct 2007 54,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

no oil showing 3 litres oil added to carry out test

Pass 25 Sep 2006 36,902 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 36,863 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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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SL53 YVY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SL53 YVY, 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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SL53 YVY is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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