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SO53 FVL

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,000 mi
Last recorded98,000 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 FVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 98,000 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 98,000 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 92,859 miles

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

n/s/f outer cv boot slightly leaking grease

Pass 12 Aug 2019 86,614 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 79,663 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 79,663 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 72,137 miles

Front Nail in tyre not repairable ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 69,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 65,506 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 62,283 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 59,811 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,056 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 55,595 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 54,604 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,149 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 54,149 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 53,705 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 53,705 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 44,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SO53 FVL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO53 FVL, 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 SO53 FVL registered?

SO53 FVL is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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