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SH03 RKE

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 79,614 miles on the clock, averaging 5,323 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 SH03 RKE

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,614
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,323

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

Below average
Latest reading79,614 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,370
Average per year5,323
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH03 RKE 16k32k48k64k80k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,614 miles
Since last MOT+5,370 miles
PASS
Mileage74,244 miles
Since last MOT+2,258 miles
PASS
Mileage71,986 miles
Since last MOT+2,885 miles
PASS
Mileage69,101 miles
Since last MOT+4,832 miles
PASS
Mileage64,269 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,188 miles
Since last MOT+8,851 miles
PASS
Mileage55,337 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,309 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,301 miles
Since last MOT+3,746 miles
PASS
Mileage51,555 miles
Since last MOT+3,352 miles
PASS
Mileage48,203 miles
Since last MOT+6,929 miles
PASS
Mileage41,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,274 miles
Since last MOT+11,143 miles
PASS
Mileage30,131 miles
Since last MOT+3,729 miles
PASS
Mileage26,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,402 miles
Since last MOT+5,155 miles
PASS
Mileage21,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,247 miles
Since last MOT+4,975 miles
PASS
Mileage16,272 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

RegistrationSH03 RKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SH03 RKE

What car is SH03 RKE?

SH03 RKE is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH03 RKE?

The last recorded mileage for SH03 RKE was 79,614 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH03 RKE passed its MOT?

SH03 RKE has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2018.

Is SH03 RKE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH03 RKE 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 SH03 RKE?

SH03 RKE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.