CarVerify

Free Car Check

K456 ULJ

1993 Vauxhall Carlton

Green Petrol 3615cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

118,526 mi
Last recorded118,526 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Carlton126,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK456 ULJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,615cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 118,526 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded along cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

light corrosion to underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2022 118,519 miles

All road springs corroded

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 118,512 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

All road springs corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 118,471 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 118,429 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 118,313 miles

Minor surface corrosion on components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 118,044 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 117,645 miles

General surface corrosion to underside

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 116,573 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test and rear seat ()

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing seat missing ()

plasic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 20 Apr 2015 115,072 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 115,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 114,505 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 113,868 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 113,827 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 112,533 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 109,717 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 107,303 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 104,008 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 102,535 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Carlton?

Based on 54,357 MOT tests across 13,540 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
3,000
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
13,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,170
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,743
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,581
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,668
Full Vauxhall Carlton reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K456 ULJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Carlton in Green with a 3,615cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 126,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Carlton fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K456 ULJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Carlton typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K456 ULJ?

You can check the full history of K456 ULJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K456 ULJ registered?

K456 ULJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 8 February 1993.

Is K456 ULJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K456 ULJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K456 ULJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K456 ULJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.