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K121 BNM

1993 Vauxhall Nova

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,147 mi
Last recorded85,147 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 BNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 85,147 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 85,135 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s n/s fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))

englne missfiring on test

h/brake needs attension

welding repairs sills/inner wings under sealed

Fail 8 Oct 2024 85,132 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing /inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 103,688 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 82,612 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside and offside front inner wings ect have varous repairs and places corrodeing and flaking and becoming weak advise attention

Pass 7 Oct 2011 81,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 81,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 80,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

various places starting to corrode

Fail 23 Sep 2010 80,752 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 79,780 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 78,745 miles

all welds heavy underseal

n/s/f inner wing starting to corrode

several parts of vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 23 Sep 2008 78,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f inner wing starting to corrode

several parts of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 2 Oct 2007 77,551 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 76,444 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 76,444 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

grinding noise from n/s/r wheel when braking

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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K121 BNM is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K121 BNM, 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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K121 BNM is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 19 February 1993.

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