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CU03 XRK

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1389cc

Blue Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1389cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1389cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 127,176 miles on the clock, averaging 6,263 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for CU03 XRK

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,176
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,263

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading127,176 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,180
Average per year6,263
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU03 XRK 36k59k82k104k127k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,176 miles
Since last MOT+5,180 miles
PASS
Mileage121,996 miles
Since last MOT+3,374 miles
PASS
Mileage118,622 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,622 miles
Since last MOT+1,771 miles
PASS
Mileage116,851 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,851 miles
Since last MOT+6,539 miles
PASS
Mileage110,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,312 miles
Since last MOT+4,393 miles
PASS
Mileage105,919 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,919 miles
Since last MOT+5,160 miles
PASS
Mileage100,759 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,759 miles
Since last MOT+5,968 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,791 miles
Since last MOT+8,080 miles
PASS
Mileage86,711 miles
Since last MOT+9,257 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,454 miles
Since last MOT+5,934 miles
PASS
Mileage71,520 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,520 miles
Since last MOT+11,214 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,306 miles
Since last MOT+6,008 miles
PASS
Mileage54,298 miles
Since last MOT+7,066 miles
PASS
Mileage47,232 miles
Since last MOT+10,959 miles
PASS
Mileage36,273 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Gear linkage wear (plastic ball joints and cables)

Plastic ball joint in the gear linkage pops out or wears, causing excessive play; cables stretch or fray. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (parts £50-£100, 2-3 hrs labour).

Steering rack failure (manual rack with electric power assistance on later models)

Seals leak, rack bushes wear, or electric motor/torque sensor fails (EPS light on). · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new/refurb rack, 4-6 hrs labour).

Anti-roll bar (sway bar) drop links

Bushings or links seize/wear, especially fronts. · Typical repair: £80-£150 per side (parts £20-£40, 1 hr labour).

Footwell water leaks (door membrane seals and bulkhead drains)

Door membrane tears, windscreen/base seals fail, blocking drains. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (seal replacement, drain clear).

Timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 XRK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1389cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About CU03 XRK

What car is CU03 XRK?

CU03 XRK is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1389cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CU03 XRK?

The last recorded mileage for CU03 XRK was 127,176 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU03 XRK passed its MOT?

CU03 XRK has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2020.

Is CU03 XRK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU03 XRK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CU03 XRK?

CU03 XRK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.