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PY03 LVU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1199cc

Silver Registered in Carlisle, 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 111,407 miles on the clock, averaging 8,045 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for PY03 LVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,407
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,045

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading111,407 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,045
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY03 LVU 27k48k69k90k111k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,407 miles
Since last MOT+12,783 miles
PASS
Mileage98,624 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,615 miles
Since last MOT+10,608 miles
PASS
Mileage88,007 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,005 miles
Since last MOT+2,386 miles
PASS
Mileage85,619 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,619 miles
Since last MOT+3,347 miles
PASS
Mileage82,272 miles
Since last MOT+4,392 miles
PASS
Mileage77,880 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,880 miles
Since last MOT+3,809 miles
PASS
Mileage74,071 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,071 miles
Since last MOT+21,448 miles
PASS
Mileage52,623 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,595 miles
Since last MOT+10,939 miles
PASS
Mileage41,656 miles
Since last MOT+12,151 miles
PASS
Mileage29,505 miles
Since last MOT+2,481 miles
PASS
Mileage27,024 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

RegistrationPY03 LVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1199cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PY03 LVU

What car is PY03 LVU?

PY03 LVU is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2003.

What is the mileage of PY03 LVU?

The last recorded mileage for PY03 LVU was 111,407 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY03 LVU passed its MOT?

PY03 LVU has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2016.

Is PY03 LVU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY03 LVU 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 PY03 LVU?

PY03 LVU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.