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SD03 LPU

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 9 (47% pass rate). It has 80,141 miles on the clock, averaging 6,198 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 SD03 LPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,141
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
47%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,198

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading80,141 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,198
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SD03 LPU 28k41k54k67k80k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,141 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,141 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,136 miles
Since last MOT+1,230 miles
PASS
Mileage78,906 miles
Since last MOT+9,205 miles
PASS
Mileage69,701 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,658 miles
Since last MOT+395 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,263 miles
PASS
Mileage78,875 miles
Since last MOT+20,007 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,868 miles
Since last MOT+4,075 miles
PASS
Mileage54,793 miles
Since last MOT+171 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,622 miles
Since last MOT+7,964 miles
PASS
Mileage46,658 miles
Since last MOT+296 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,362 miles
Since last MOT+7,945 miles
PASS
Mileage38,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,417 miles
Since last MOT+9,087 miles
PASS
Mileage29,330 miles
Since last MOT+1,129 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,201 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

RegistrationSD03 LPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SD03 LPU

What car is SD03 LPU?

SD03 LPU is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SD03 LPU?

The last recorded mileage for SD03 LPU was 80,141 miles, recorded on 21 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD03 LPU passed its MOT?

SD03 LPU has had 17 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (8 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 21 Jul 2014.

Is SD03 LPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD03 LPU 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 SD03 LPU?

SD03 LPU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.