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K10 NVA

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

87,050 mi
Last recorded87,050 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK10 NVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 87,050 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 87,046 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 86,634 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 86,626 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable inner steering arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 86,263 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 86,262 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2021 80,501 miles

under body covered in wax oil

Pass 5 Jul 2009 79,899 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 79,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 70,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear bearings have slight play

front panel loose on o/s

general under body corrosion

n/s/f wheel has slight play

Fail 13 Jun 2008 70,121 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear bearings have slight play

front panel loose on o/s

general under body corrosion

n/s/f wheel has slight play

Pass 12 May 2007 56,421 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 56,421 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

engine overheated

Pass 5 May 2006 43,524 miles

both front slightly low

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 5 May 2006 43,524 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front slightly low

slight play in o/s/f wheel

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?

Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
1,993
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
38,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 31,003
constant velocity joint gaiter split 11,176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,049
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,696
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,685
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K10 NVA is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 59,677 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Nova fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 31,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K10 NVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Nova typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 33 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K10 NVA registered?

K10 NVA is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 12 January 1993.

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