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DK51 UEW

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,617 mi
Last recorded132,617 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 UEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 132,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 120,077 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 111,704 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 105,895 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear. (2.4.B.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 105,895 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both bulbs were in slightly wrong. (1.8.A.1b)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear. (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced both blades. (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 99,748 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 99,748 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 94,221 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 94,221 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 88,735 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 88,735 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 82,180 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s rear light lens damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2013 82,165 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s rear light lens damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2012 77,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 77,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 73,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs worn slightly

front number plate damaged

rear os lamp lens damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2010 66,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn ns os

front number plate damaged

rear os indicater lens damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,620 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 56,620 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

os rear indicater lens damaged

slight movement in adjusable steering column

Fail 1 Aug 2008 47,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 47,861 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 38,793 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 32,523 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?

Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
5,344
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
11,915
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,298
fog lamp not working 4,179
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,702
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,699
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,527
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DK51 UEW is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 88,735 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 8,298 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK51 UEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DK51 UEW is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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