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SM03 KJX

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 57,368 miles on the clock, averaging 3,487 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 SM03 KJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,368
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
3,487

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading57,368 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,303
Average per year3,487
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM03 KJX 16k26k36k47k57k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,368 miles
Since last MOT+2,303 miles
PASS
Mileage55,065 miles
Since last MOT+2,819 miles
PASS
Mileage52,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,246 miles
Since last MOT+3,934 miles
PASS
Mileage48,312 miles
Since last MOT+3,378 miles
PASS
Mileage44,934 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,934 miles
Since last MOT+4,961 miles
PASS
Mileage39,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,973 miles
Since last MOT+5,948 miles
PASS
Mileage34,025 miles
Since last MOT+4,208 miles
PASS
Mileage29,817 miles
Since last MOT+4,483 miles
PASS
Mileage25,334 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,319 miles
Since last MOT+2,998 miles
PASS
Mileage22,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,321 miles
Since last MOT+2,173 miles
PASS
Mileage20,148 miles
Since last MOT+2,301 miles
PASS
Mileage17,847 miles
Since last MOT+2,245 miles
PASS
Mileage15,602 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,602 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

RegistrationSM03 KJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SM03 KJX

What car is SM03 KJX?

SM03 KJX is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM03 KJX?

The last recorded mileage for SM03 KJX was 57,368 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM03 KJX passed its MOT?

SM03 KJX has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2018.

Is SM03 KJX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM03 KJX 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 SM03 KJX?

SM03 KJX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.