Vauxhall Nova
Silver · Petrol · 1992 · 1,195 cc
K96 XDBMOT history
K96 XDB is a silver petrol Vauxhall Nova first used on 18 Nov 1992. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 17,926 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 17,926 mi
- At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 728 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K96 XDB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Nova
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,195 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 18 Nov 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K96 XDB was last recorded at 17,926 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 663 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 17,263 miles · 25 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 663 miles
- Average per year
- 728 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 17,926 miles
- 2025 – 17,263 miles
- 2021 – 16,823 miles
- 2020 – 16,648 miles
- 2019 – 15,925 miles
- 2018 – 15,723 miles
- 2017 – 15,448 miles
- 2016 – 14,444 miles
- 2015 – 12,503 miles
- 2013 – 10,535 miles
- 2012 – 9,440 miles
- 2011 – 7,908 miles
- 2009 – 5,489 miles
- 2008 – 4,775 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass17,926 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
18 tests since 19 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass17,926 miles (+663)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 17,926 miles
- Test number
- 442666745875
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass17,263 miles (+440)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 17,263 miles
- Test number
- 804906911770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,823 miles (+175)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 16,823 miles
- Test number
- 280196336121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,648 miles (+723)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 16,648 miles
- Test number
- 664815193054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,925 miles (+202)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 15,925 miles
- Test number
- 224702924882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,723 miles (+275)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 15,723 miles
- Test number
- 162563878947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,448 miles (+1,004)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 15,448 miles
- Test number
- 962553267494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,444 miles (+1,941)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 14,444 miles
- Test number
- 717511766762
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass12,503 miles (+1,968)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2016
- Odometer
- 12,503 miles
- Test number
- 389597425167
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass10,535 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 10,535 miles
- Test number
- 388884953309
- NoteFront tyres wearing inner edge
Fail10,535 miles (+1,095)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,535 miles
- Test number
- 467104153494
- Repaired at testNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteFront tyres wearing inner edge
Pass9,440 miles (+1,532)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2013
- Odometer
- 9,440 miles
- Test number
- 858306642154
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass7,908 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2012
- Odometer
- 7,908 miles
- Test number
- 599447331164
- NoteOffside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated
Fail7,908 miles (+2,419)5 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,908 miles
- Test number
- 916497531135
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteOffside rear wheel bearing noisy when rotated
Pass5,489 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2010
- Odometer
- 5,489 miles
- Test number
- 910224439174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail5,483 miles (+708)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 5,483 miles
- Test number
- 240343139447
- 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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass4,775 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 4,775 miles
- Test number
- 503836688058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail4,775 miles6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 4,775 miles
- Test number
- 233569878058
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about K96 XDB
- Does K96 XDB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K96 XDB is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K96 XDB?
- The MOT on K96 XDB is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K96 XDB done?
- K96 XDB was recorded at 17,926 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 728 miles a year.
- Has K96 XDB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K96 XDB has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2013.
- Has the mileage on K96 XDB 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 K96 XDB find?
- K96 XDB passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.
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