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K203 GHK

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,647 mi
Last recorded60,647 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK203 GHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 60,647 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 60,010 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 59,669 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 59,669 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

fron t wi n gs loose

n/s door rotted at bottem

Pass 26 Apr 2014 57,672 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2014 57,660 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,209 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,942 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 42,936 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,872 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,227 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 41,683 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 41,683 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 40,865 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 39,776 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 38,348 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 38,316 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K203 GHK is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K203 GHK, 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 K203 GHK registered?

K203 GHK is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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