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SL03 HVB

2003 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 114,223 miles on the clock, averaging 8,740 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 SL03 HVB

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,223
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,740

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading114,223 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,139
Average per year8,740
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL03 HVB 26k48k70k92k114k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,223 miles
Since last MOT+5,139 miles
PASS
Mileage109,084 miles
Since last MOT+8,308 miles
PASS
Mileage100,776 miles
Since last MOT+151 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,625 miles
Since last MOT+12,187 miles
PASS
Mileage88,438 miles
Since last MOT+395 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,043 miles
Since last MOT+18,024 miles
PASS
Mileage70,019 miles
Since last MOT+1,948 miles
PASS
Mileage68,071 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,004 miles
Since last MOT+6,360 miles
PASS
Mileage61,644 miles
Since last MOT+8,946 miles
PASS
Mileage52,698 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,696 miles
Since last MOT+11,215 miles
PASS
Mileage41,481 miles
Since last MOT+9,156 miles
PASS
Mileage32,325 miles
Since last MOT+6,186 miles
PASS
Mileage26,139 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

RegistrationSL03 HVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SL03 HVB

What car is SL03 HVB?

SL03 HVB is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL03 HVB?

The last recorded mileage for SL03 HVB was 114,223 miles, recorded on 19 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL03 HVB passed its MOT?

SL03 HVB has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Apr 2016.

Is SL03 HVB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL03 HVB 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 SL03 HVB?

SL03 HVB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.