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Vauxhall Nova

Yellow · Petrol · 1993 · 1,196 cc

K86 GWAMOT history

K86 GWA is a yellow petrol Vauxhall Nova first used on 19 Mar 1993. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 23,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
23,751 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K86 GWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Nova
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,196 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
19 Mar 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K86 GWA was last recorded at 23,751 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,741 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,751 miles
  • 2025 – 23,741 miles
  • 2024 – 23,716 miles
  • 2023 – 23,502 miles
  • 2021 – 23,433 miles
  • 2020 – 23,294 miles
  • 2019 – 23,197 miles
  • 2018 – 22,846 miles
  • 2017 – 21,328 miles
  • 2014 – 20,988 miles
  • 2010 – 20,638 miles
  • 2008 – 20,320 miles
  • 2006 – 20,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,751 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.

  • Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass23,751 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    23,751 miles
    Test number
    532984576061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass23,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    23,741 miles
    Test number
    925667699223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail23,741 miles (+25)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,741 miles
    Test number
    570313867383
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  4. Pass23,716 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    23,716 miles
    Test number
    926656779933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass23,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    23,502 miles
    Test number
    413011473004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail23,502 miles (+69)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,502 miles
    Test number
    358165266226
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass23,433 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    23,433 miles
    Test number
    753016950503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    23,294 miles
    Test number
    420787482992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail23,294 miles (+97)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,294 miles
    Test number
    209343158537
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass23,197 miles (+351)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    23,197 miles
    Test number
    656035009916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,846 miles (+1,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    22,846 miles
    Test number
    441511228471
    • AdvisorySump and belly guard fitted limiting inspection

  12. Pass21,328 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    21,328 miles
    Test number
    805257616206
    • AdvisoryPlastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

  13. Fail21,327 miles (+339)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,327 miles
    Test number
    631767391591
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureStop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

  14. Pass20,988 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    20,988 miles
    Test number
    375514134038
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteCover under car
    • NoteSlight binding front brakes

  15. Fail20,988 miles (+350)2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,988 miles
    Test number
    467114734009
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteCover under car
    • NoteSlight binding front brakes

  16. Pass20,638 miles (+318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    20,638 miles
    Test number
    482277630214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass20,320 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,320 miles
    Test number
    104559278472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    20,239 miles
    Test number
    353518286106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K86 GWA

Does K86 GWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K86 GWA is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K86 GWA?
The MOT on K86 GWA is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K86 GWA done?
K86 GWA was recorded at 23,751 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 178 miles a year.
Has K86 GWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K86 GWA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on K86 GWA 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 K86 GWA find?
K86 GWA passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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