MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,907 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed making inspection difficult
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed making inspection difficult
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front 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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?
Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K518 YVU is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 K518 YVU, 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 K518 YVU registered?
K518 YVU is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 6 April 1993.
Is K518 YVU safe to buy?
The MOT history for K518 YVU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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