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Vauxhall Nova

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,196 cc

K42 BAXMOT history

K42 BAX is a red petrol Vauxhall Nova first used on 22 Mar 1993. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 43,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2025
Mileage
43,587 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2024
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
84 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K42 BAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Nova
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
22 Mar 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K42 BAX was last recorded at 43,587 miles on 9 Aug 2024, 610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,977 miles · 19 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
610 miles
Average per year
84 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 43,587 miles
  • 2023 – 42,977 miles
  • 2008 – 42,569 miles
  • 2007 – 42,339 miles
  • 2006 – 42,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,587 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,587 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    43,587 miles
    Test number
    655447399165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,977 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    42,977 miles
    Test number
    951681232445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail42,964 miles (+395)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,964 miles
    Test number
    261705522101
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass42,569 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    42,569 miles
    Test number
    862563648091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,339 miles
    Test number
    902473647095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail42,339 miles (+304)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,339 miles
    Test number
    723823647075
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  7. Pass42,035 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    42,035 miles
    Test number
    350542056093
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about K42 BAX

Does K42 BAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K42 BAX expired on 8 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K42 BAX?
The MOT on K42 BAX expired on 8 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K42 BAX done?
K42 BAX was recorded at 43,587 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2024, an average of 84 miles a year.
Has K42 BAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K42 BAX has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on K42 BAX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K42 BAX find?
K42 BAX passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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