CarVerify

Free Car Check

VO53 NBA

2003 Vauxhall Ampera

Green Petrol 1199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,895 mi
Last recorded138,895 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 NBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 138,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 137,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 137,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 136,095 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 134,162 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 113,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 129,085 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 129,085 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 126,630 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 121,597 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 115,346 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 115,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 107,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 107,624 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 100,232 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 100,221 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 94,322 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 94,322 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 85,222 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 85,222 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 76,339 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 76,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,372 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 24,992 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 51,319 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,753 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,089 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,456 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Ampera?

Based on 14,866 MOT tests across 1,293 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
1,293
On UK Roads
Full Vauxhall Ampera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VO53 NBA is a 2003 Vauxhall Ampera in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The Vauxhall Ampera typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Ampera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VO53 NBA?

You can check the full history of VO53 NBA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VO53 NBA registered?

VO53 NBA is a 2003 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is VO53 NBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO53 NBA shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VO53 NBA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VO53 NBA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.