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GV03 BYT

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 973cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 97,988 miles on the clock, averaging 4,458 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for GV03 BYT

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,988
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,458

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading97,988 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,458
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV03 BYT 40k55k69k84k98k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,988 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,986 miles
Since last MOT+5,841 miles
PASS
Mileage92,145 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,145 miles
Since last MOT+7,596 miles
PASS
Mileage84,549 miles
Since last MOT+1,814 miles
PASS
Mileage82,735 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,735 miles
Since last MOT+3,970 miles
PASS
Mileage78,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,765 miles
Since last MOT+7,551 miles
PASS
Mileage71,214 miles
Since last MOT+4,888 miles
PASS
Mileage66,326 miles
Since last MOT+7,222 miles
PASS
Mileage59,104 miles
Since last MOT+140 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,964 miles
Since last MOT+6,300 miles
PASS
Mileage52,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,664 miles
Since last MOT+6,933 miles
PASS
Mileage45,731 miles
Since last MOT+2,958 miles
PASS
Mileage42,773 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,725 miles
Since last MOT+3,124 miles
PASS
Mileage39,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,601 miles
Since last MOT+1,524 miles
PASS
Mileage38,077 miles
PASS
Mileage40,471 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).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 BYT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About GV03 BYT

What car is GV03 BYT?

GV03 BYT is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV03 BYT?

The last recorded mileage for GV03 BYT was 97,988 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV03 BYT passed its MOT?

GV03 BYT has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2019.

Is GV03 BYT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV03 BYT 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 GV03 BYT?

GV03 BYT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.