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PL03 YKE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1199cc
ColourSilver
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 1199cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 90,123 miles on the clock, averaging 3,885 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 PL03 YKE

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,123
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,885

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 reading90,123 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,885
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 YKE 32k46k61k76k90k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,123 miles
Since last MOT+867 miles
PASS
Mileage89,256 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,256 miles
Since last MOT+2,562 miles
PASS
Mileage86,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,694 miles
Since last MOT+3,543 miles
PASS
Mileage83,151 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,151 miles
Since last MOT+3,938 miles
PASS
Mileage79,213 miles
Since last MOT+3,384 miles
PASS
Mileage75,829 miles
Since last MOT+3,578 miles
PASS
Mileage72,251 miles
Since last MOT+3,893 miles
PASS
Mileage68,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,358 miles
Since last MOT+4,193 miles
PASS
Mileage64,165 miles
Since last MOT+4,301 miles
PASS
Mileage59,864 miles
Since last MOT+3,648 miles
PASS
Mileage56,216 miles
Since last MOT+3,797 miles
PASS
Mileage52,419 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,418 miles
Since last MOT+3,358 miles
PASS
Mileage49,060 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,059 miles
Since last MOT+4,117 miles
PASS
Mileage44,942 miles
Since last MOT+7,943 miles
PASS
Mileage36,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,999 miles
Since last MOT+5,221 miles
PASS
Mileage31,778 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

RegistrationPL03 YKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 YKE

What car is PL03 YKE?

PL03 YKE is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PL03 YKE?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 YKE was 90,123 miles, recorded on 22 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 YKE passed its MOT?

PL03 YKE has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Jun 2021.

Is PL03 YKE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL03 YKE 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 PL03 YKE?

PL03 YKE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.