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K23 BVV

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Diesel 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

52,881 mi
Last recorded52,881 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 BVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 52,881 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 27 May 2016 52,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 48,388 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 48,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,385 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front wheel bearing noisey

suggest tracking

Fail 2 Sep 2013 48,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front wheel bearing noisey

suggest tracking

Pass 16 Jul 2012 41,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 41,034 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 41,026 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

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

Fail 27 May 2011 40,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 40,673 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 May 2011 40,638 miles

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

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

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

NOTE VEHICLE HAS Extensive offside/nearside/wheel-arch-corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2010 40,232 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 40,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,781 miles

NOTE OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER INNER WING PANELS/SILL CORRODED AND HOLED-(non-structual) OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR OUTER LENS MISSING.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 39,253 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 39,253 miles

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

NOTE- Corrosion at both front lower outer sill/inner wing panels-----Both front headlight silver backing corroded--

Pass 6 Jun 2007 38,527 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 38,527 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 38,042 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 38,042 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K23 BVV is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 1,196cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 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 K23 BVV, 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 K23 BVV registered?

K23 BVV is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 26 January 1993.

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