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DA53 NPX

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

118,275 mi
Last recorded118,275 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 NPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 118,275 miles

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2025 111,511 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 104,055 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 104,055 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 97,247 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 96,749 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 96,145 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 96,145 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 94,708 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 94,708 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 92,571 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 90,276 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2017 88,739 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 85,803 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 81,297 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 81,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 78,148 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 78,148 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 73,747 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 73,747 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 66,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 62,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 59,219 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 52,412 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 52,412 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2006 47,840 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 47,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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DA53 NPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 113,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA53 NPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DA53 NPX registered?

DA53 NPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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