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K704 SKO

1992 Vauxhall Nova

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

74,390 mi
Last recorded74,390 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Nova58,649 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK704 SKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 74,390 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper and lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre going bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg by coolant bottle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 73,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 72,096 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 70,794 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 69,054 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 68,827 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 68,787 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 68,547 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 67,400 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 67,369 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch - lower edge of previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch - lower edge of previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2015 67,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/80-13 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges at time of test

Strong fuel smell under rear of vehicle

Fail 27 Nov 2015 67,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145/80-13 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges at time of test

Strong fuel smell under rear of vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2014 66,398 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 65,661 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak on engine.

Fail 13 Nov 2013 65,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak on engine.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 64,610 miles

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

o/s/r wheel arch/wing require attention

Fail 14 Nov 2012 64,610 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel arch/wing require attention

Pass 17 Nov 2011 63,119 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 61,293 miles

o/s/r wheel arch requires attention soon

Fail 22 Nov 2010 61,293 miles

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

o/s/r wheel arch requires attention soon

Pass 20 Nov 2009 59,359 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 57,404 miles

n/s/r wing to inner arch corroded to excess

o/s/r wheel arch requires attention

Fail 19 Nov 2008 57,404 miles

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

n/s/r wing to inner arch corroded to excess

o/s/r wheel arch requires attention

Pass 15 Nov 2007 55,467 miles

slight wear in steering rack

suspect sticky wheel cyl n/s/r

Pass 2 Nov 2006 53,305 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 53,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 50,993 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 50,993 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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K704 SKO is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 58,649 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 K704 SKO, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K704 SKO is a 1992 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 4 December 1992.

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