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K450 LCA

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,170 mi
Last recorded115,170 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK450 LCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 115,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

under body coated in sealant

Pass 9 Jul 2024 105,107 miles

Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

under body and all components coated in sealant

Pass 6 Oct 2020 98,224 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 95,938 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 93,121 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 90,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear axel below lower spring seat has slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 87,359 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 83,585 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower rear sill by mud flap (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower rear sill by mud flap (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 83,585 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower rear sill by mud flap (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower rear sill by mud flap (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 80,330 miles

Corrosion at lower offside part of the windscreen

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 75,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 12 Nov 2013 75,401 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 69,608 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 69,608 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 62,742 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2011 62,742 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 56,237 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 47,827 miles

wipers blades torn slightly at end.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 45,134 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 45,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 44,917 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 44,887 miles

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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K450 LCA is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K450 LCA, 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 K450 LCA registered?

K450 LCA is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 6 February 1993.

Is K450 LCA safe to buy?

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