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Vauxhall Nova

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,195 cc

K53 XVNMOT history

K53 XVN is a red petrol Vauxhall Nova first used on 3 Sept 1992. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 27,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
27,187 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K53 XVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Nova
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,195 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
3 Sept 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K53 XVN was last recorded at 27,187 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 2,585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,602 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,585 miles
Average per year
750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,187 miles
  • 2025 – 24,602 miles
  • 2024 – 22,269 miles
  • 2023 – 20,066 miles
  • 2018 – 19,961 miles
  • 2015 – 19,918 miles
  • 2014 – 19,047 miles
  • 2013 – 17,470 miles
  • 2011 – 15,946 miles
  • 2010 – 15,176 miles
  • 2009 – 13,821 miles
  • 2008 – 13,163 miles
  • 2006 – 12,494 miles
  • 2005 – 12,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,187 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,187 miles (+2,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    27,187 miles
    Test number
    196269685679
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass24,602 miles (+2,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    24,602 miles
    Test number
    591168098157
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass22,269 miles (+2,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    22,269 miles
    Test number
    692555046671
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass20,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    20,066 miles
    Test number
    397455833416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail20,066 miles (+105)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,066 miles
    Test number
    447539894483
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  6. Pass19,961 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    19,961 miles
    Test number
    778471186148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass19,918 miles (+871)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,918 miles
    Test number
    328801695077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass19,047 miles (+1,577)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    19,047 miles
    Test number
    256295754106
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass17,470 miles (+1,524)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    17,470 miles
    Test number
    179344153070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll tyres on vehicle starting to perish
    • NoteBattery loose in battery tray
    • NoteVarious corrosion over vehicle

  10. Pass15,946 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    15,946 miles
    Test number
    298587831292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,176 miles (+1,355)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    15,176 miles
    Test number
    101396830256
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront and rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted

  12. Pass13,821 miles (+658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    13,821 miles
    Test number
    344672339409
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  13. Pass13,163 miles (+669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    13,163 miles
    Test number
    982694988146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  14. Fail12,494 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,494 miles
    Test number
    600281636383
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass12,494 miles (+474)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    12,494 miles
    Test number
    751231336319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    12,020 miles
    Test number
    714056625369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail12,020 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,020 miles
    Test number
    253385325305
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about K53 XVN

Does K53 XVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K53 XVN is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K53 XVN?
The MOT on K53 XVN is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K53 XVN done?
K53 XVN was recorded at 27,187 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 750 miles a year.
Has K53 XVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K53 XVN has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on K53 XVN 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 K53 XVN find?
K53 XVN passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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