CarVerify

Free Car Check

K540 XPD

1993 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1195cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,955 mi
Last recorded126,955 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Nova59,677 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationK540 XPD
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 126,955 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 126,900 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 125,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [ inner edge ] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [ inner edge ] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 125,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm [ inner edge ] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [ inner edge ] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2014 117,026 miles

brake pedal is slightly spongy advise check and rectify

front brake flexi hoses are cracked advise replacement

handbrake cable is close to the exhaust advise rectify

slight play in rear wheel bearings advise adjust

surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 27 Jul 2013 105,554 miles

front tyres on limit

missfire on idle

oil leak

slight corrosion on brake discs

Pass 29 Jun 2012 95,076 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 95,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s front tyre inner side wall starting to crack

Pass 27 Jul 2011 90,907 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f inner cv boot torn

Fail 26 Jul 2011 90,709 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f inner cv boot torn

Pass 24 Mar 2011 87,010 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 45,791 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 42,025 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 40,442 miles

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

fuel pipes at rear perished.outer sills rusty

Fail 10 Mar 2007 40,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

fuel pipes at rear perished.outer sills rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2006 38,497 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 38,497 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2005 38,481 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Vauxhall Nova 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

K540 XPD is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K540 XPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K540 XPD?

You can check the full history of K540 XPD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K540 XPD registered?

K540 XPD is a 1993 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 25 January 1993.

Is K540 XPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K540 XPD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K540 XPD 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 K540 XPD. 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.