
Vauxhall Nova
Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,598 cc
K29 YFCMOT history
K29 YFC is a black petrol Vauxhall Nova first used on 29 Apr 1993. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2021 and it has passed 6 of 15 MOT tests, with 25,860 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Mar 2021
- Mileage
- 25,860 mi
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 6 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K29 YFC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Nova
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 29 Apr 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Mar 2021
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Aug 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
K29 YFC was last recorded at 25,860 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Nov 2007: 3,197 miles, lower than 96,685 miles on 2 Aug 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 25,855 miles · 19 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 25,860 miles
- 2022 – 25,855 miles
- 2020 – 25,026 miles
- 2019 – 25,025 miles
- 2013 – 24,387 miles
- 2012 – 24,381 miles
- 2009 – 16,514 miles
- 2008 – 9,745 miles
- 2007 – 3,197 miles
- 2006 – 96,685 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine mount area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Spare wheel well. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Central Front oil leak on engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Under side of vehicle corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009
Full MOT history
15 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail25,860 miles (+5)15 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,860 miles
- Test number
- 786723620106
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine mount area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Spare wheel well. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail25,855 miles (+829)9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,855 miles
- Test number
- 335776281910
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass25,026 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 25,026 miles
- Test number
- 787934506522
- AdvisoryCentral Front oil leak on engine
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corroded
Fail25,025 miles1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,025 miles
- Test number
- 274061584348
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front oil leak on engine
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corroded
Fail25,025 miles (+638)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,025 miles
- Test number
- 769636935790
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryLight corrosion to under side of vehicle
Pass24,387 miles (+6)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 24,387 miles
- Test number
- 608973813229
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteE,M,L on at time of test.
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail24,381 miles (+7,867)9 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,381 miles
- Test number
- 436480432062
- FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteFront seats loose
Pass16,514 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 16,514 miles
- Test number
- 920180529385
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront slam panel starting to corrode
Fail16,514 miles (+6,769)8 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,514 miles
- Test number
- 452926619428
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront slam panel starting to corrode
Pass9,745 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 9,745 miles
- Test number
- 492845618391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail9,745 miles (+6,548)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,745 miles
- Test number
- 430898808329
- FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Pass3,197 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 3,197 miles
- Test number
- 672207817361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail3,197 miles (-93,488)14 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 3,197 miles
- Test number
- 523120917385
- FailureCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteExcess roughness in steering rack
Pass96,685 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 96,685 miles
- Test number
- 170744616211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,685 miles6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,685 miles
- Test number
- 552279906296
- FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about K29 YFC
- Does K29 YFC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K29 YFC expired on 22 Mar 2021, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K29 YFC?
- The MOT on K29 YFC expired on 22 Mar 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K29 YFC done?
- K29 YFC was recorded at 25,860 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025.
- Has K29 YFC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K29 YFC has failed 9 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on K29 YFC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K29 YFC find?
- K29 YFC failed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 15 major defects and 4 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; front vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member.; nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 16 more.
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