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SO53 FVT

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,449 mi
Last recorded95,449 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 FVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,296cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 95,449 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2011 95,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2010 87,157 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 87,157 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 77,259 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 77,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

slight damage to near side headlight mouting

Pass 17 Jan 2008 66,168 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 54,005 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 54,005 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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SO53 FVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,296cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SO53 FVT, 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 FVT registered?

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

Is SO53 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO53 FVT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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