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SP53 ZHV

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,582 mi
Last recorded152,582 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 ZHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 152,582 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 152,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 13 Apr 2017 129,487 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 129,487 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 125,146 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jun 2016 125,146 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 116,745 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Engine oily

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front inner cv boot slightly perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

Slight play in steering coloumn but not excessive

Fail 14 May 2015 116,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Engine oily

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front to load sensing valve brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Nearside front inner cv boot slightly perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

Slight play in offside rear wheel but not excessive

Slight play in steering coloumn but not excessive

Pass 10 Jun 2014 109,837 miles

Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Both rear axle front bushes slightly worn but not excessive

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

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

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

Offside front tyre has 2-3 mm of tread left

Pass 8 Jul 2013 108,661 miles

Both front tyres have 3-4 mm of tread left

Engine oily

Exhaust flexy in poor condition

Front discs are worn and corrode

Front pads are getting low

Nearside front headlamp loose not insecure

Slight play in nearside front antiroll bar droplink but not excessive

Pass 3 Jul 2012 104,460 miles

Front exhaust flexy in poor condition

Nearside front and offside front rear wishbone bushes are slightly perished

engine oily

front discs are slightly worn and corroded

front pads are getting low

Fail 13 Jun 2012 104,458 miles

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

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

Engine oily

Front discs are worn and corroded

Front exhaust flexy joint in poor condition

Front pads getting low

Nearside front and offside front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

Pass 16 Jun 2011 97,742 miles

Backbox slightly corroded

Front exhaust flexy joint in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2010 91,019 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 91,018 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2009 74,625 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 70,761 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 70,761 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 61,932 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 44,012 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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SP53 ZHV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SP53 ZHV, 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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SP53 ZHV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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