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VE53 HWU

2003 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,141 mi
Last recorded189,141 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan93,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 HWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 189,141 miles

Lower outer sill edges damaged

Nearside Rear wheel arch trim is loose

Offside Front bumper is damaged

underside is muddy

Fail 29 Jul 2016 189,141 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Lower outer sill edges damaged

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned trim incorrectly fitted (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel arch trim is loose

Offside Front A.B.S.wiring is insecure

underside is muddy

Pass 10 Sep 2014 164,206 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON - NEEDS CODE READING !

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 164,206 miles

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

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON - NEEDS CODE READING !

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 148,771 miles

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

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

exhaust rearbox deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2013 148,771 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust rearbox deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2012 142,153 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 133,786 miles

both front tyres low 3mm

Pass 20 Sep 2010 125,300 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 115,242 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 109,136 miles

rear no plate marked.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 100,106 miles

both front tyres on limit edges, both rear tyres wearing edges, o/s/f wheel rim damaged

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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VE53 HWU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE53 HWU, 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 VE53 HWU registered?

VE53 HWU is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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