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KN51 VPF

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

27,829 mi
Last recorded27,829 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 VPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 27,829 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 27,814 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear two sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body corroded around mountings (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired body corroded round mountings (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

general corrosion around components and chassis

Pass 2 Mar 2022 27,459 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper corroded no sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe section corrode behind rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion down both chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion around suspension components

Pass 4 Jan 2021 26,652 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 26,098 miles

Nearside Rear Lower some play in shackle pin and bush

Offside Rear tail lamp lens cracked

age related perishing on suspension rubber bushes and body mounting rubberbushes

centre exhaust box badly corroded but not yet leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2018 25,185 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Nearside Front tyre slight cracks

Offside Front tyre cracks & cuts

Offside Rear lamp damaged

exhaust deteriorated

general underside corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2018 25,185 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre slight cracks

Offside Front tyre cracks & cuts

Offside Rear lamp damaged

exhaust deteriorated

general underside corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2017 25,049 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f tyre is cracking

slight damage to the o/s/r light lens

Pass 26 Jul 2016 24,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion hole in body (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion x2 holes in body (6.1.B.2)

damage to the o/s/r light lens

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 19 Jul 2016 24,866 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion hole in body (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion x2 holes in body (6.1.B.2)

damage to the o/s/r light lens

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2015 24,292 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2015 24,289 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 22,951 miles

Exhaust catalyst outer shell deteriated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear differential leaking

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 22,951 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust catalyst outer shell deteriated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear differential leaking

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 21,939 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 21,938 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,469 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system deteriorated slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,172 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 May 2011 21,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 18,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f sidelight slightly misted

rear lamps have slight damage

Fail 30 Apr 2010 18,506 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2009 16,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2009 16,880 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 14,357 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 12,579 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 12,579 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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KN51 VPF is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KN51 VPF, 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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KN51 VPF is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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