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LM03 BKA

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlack
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 110,531 miles on the clock, averaging 5,402 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for LM03 BKA

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,531
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,402

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading110,531 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,061
Average per year5,402
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM03 BKA 10k35k60k85k111k '06'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,531 miles
Since last MOT+3,061 miles
PASS
Mileage107,470 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,469 miles
Since last MOT+4,231 miles
PASS
Mileage103,238 miles
Since last MOT+144 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,094 miles
Since last MOT+3,419 miles
PASS
Mileage99,675 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,673 miles
Since last MOT+2,424 miles
PASS
Mileage97,249 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,244 miles
Since last MOT+1,998 miles
PASS
Mileage95,246 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,244 miles
Since last MOT+3,446 miles
PASS
Mileage91,798 miles
Since last MOT+3,691 miles
PASS
Mileage88,107 miles
Since last MOT+2,308 miles
PASS
Mileage85,799 miles
Since last MOT+1,972 miles
PASS
Mileage83,827 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,827 miles
Since last MOT+7,731 miles
PASS
Mileage76,096 miles
Since last MOT+12,233 miles
PASS
Mileage63,863 miles
Since last MOT+8,826 miles
PASS
Mileage55,037 miles
Since last MOT+11,913 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,124 miles
Since last MOT+11,310 miles
PASS
Mileage31,814 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,814 miles
Since last MOT+7,716 miles
PASS
Mileage24,098 miles
Since last MOT+4,287 miles
PASS
Mileage19,811 miles
Since last MOT+6,522 miles
PASS
Mileage13,289 miles
Since last MOT+3,427 miles
PASS
Mileage9,862 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

RegistrationLM03 BKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About LM03 BKA

What car is LM03 BKA?

LM03 BKA is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LM03 BKA?

The last recorded mileage for LM03 BKA was 110,531 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM03 BKA passed its MOT?

LM03 BKA has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Feb 2025.

Is LM03 BKA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM03 BKA 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 LM03 BKA?

LM03 BKA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.