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Vauxhall Cavalier

Grey · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc

K49 BHBMOT history

K49 BHB is a grey petrol Vauxhall Cavalier first used on 30 Apr 1993. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 171,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
171,453 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K49 BHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Cavalier
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
30 Apr 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K49 BHB was last recorded at 171,453 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 1,923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,530 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,923 miles
Average per year
1,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,453 miles
  • 2025 – 169,530 miles
  • 2024 – 167,850 miles
  • 2023 – 166,890 miles
  • 2017 – 166,880 miles
  • 2016 – 164,296 miles
  • 2015 – 162,718 miles
  • 2014 – 161,318 miles
  • 2013 – 159,091 miles
  • 2012 – 153,754 miles
  • 2011 – 151,039 miles
  • 2010 – 148,159 miles
  • 2009 – 144,306 miles
  • 2008 – 140,967 miles
  • 2007 – 138,018 miles
  • 2006 – 136,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,453 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,453 miles (+1,923)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    171,453 miles
    Test number
    781134006596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass169,530 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    169,530 miles
    Test number
    902943898406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail169,527 miles (+1,677)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,527 miles
    Test number
    795747471799
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass167,850 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    167,850 miles
    Test number
    156518694467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail167,837 miles (+947)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,837 miles
    Test number
    668900959316
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle welded and heavily undersealed

  6. Pass166,890 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    166,890 miles
    Test number
    301996904449
    • MinorFuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail166,888 miles (+8)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,888 miles
    Test number
    936289894844
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play both (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle repaired and heavily undersealed in multiple places

  8. Fail166,880 miles (+2,584)13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,880 miles
    Test number
    204486613781
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis sections (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis sections (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer and inner sill panels (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis sections (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis sections (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer and inner sill panels (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass164,296 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    164,296 miles
    Test number
    315784842660
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail164,294 miles (+1,576)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,294 miles
    Test number
    351738818994
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis to Closing panel (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis to floor and surrounding area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Top shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner to outer sill and surrounding area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Top shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass162,718 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    162,718 miles
    Test number
    846863564329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass161,318 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    161,318 miles
    Test number
    509619444358
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail161,315 miles (+2,224)13 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,315 miles
    Test number
    539984544393
    • 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)
    • FailureFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass159,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    159,091 miles
    Test number
    766173443324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail159,091 miles (+5,337)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,091 miles
    Test number
    909193043392
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  16. Pass153,754 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    153,754 miles
    Test number
    445973142443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass151,039 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    151,039 miles
    Test number
    506618941314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail151,036 miles (+2,877)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,036 miles
    Test number
    967232041352
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

  19. Pass148,159 miles (+3,853)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    148,159 miles
    Test number
    961006040385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass144,306 miles (+3,339)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    144,306 miles
    Test number
    420353059308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass140,967 miles (+2,949)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    140,967 miles
    Test number
    751006258325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass138,018 miles (+2,015)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    138,018 miles
    Test number
    294000457351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass136,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    136,003 miles
    Test number
    541027076202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail136,003 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,003 miles
    Test number
    930267676217
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about K49 BHB

Does K49 BHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K49 BHB is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K49 BHB?
The MOT on K49 BHB is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K49 BHB done?
K49 BHB was recorded at 171,453 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 1,769 miles a year.
Has K49 BHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K49 BHB has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on K49 BHB 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 K49 BHB find?
K49 BHB passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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