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KV51 WWZ

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,799 mi
Last recorded79,799 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 WWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 79,799 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs under rear tub section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure plastic casing damaged, tied to towbar (4.10 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Apr 2026 79,799 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at connection with flexi brake pipe in wheel arch (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs under rear tub section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure plastic casing damaged, tied to towbar (4.10 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Feb 2025 79,250 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion along the length of the chassis

Pass 26 Feb 2024 78,657 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 78,656 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake requires adjustment (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 77,799 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 77,799 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn SPLINES (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM LOAD SENSING VALVE TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded OVER AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 77,732 miles

Body has surface corrosion at various points

Chassis has surface corrosion mainly to the rear

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Taper bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle pipes and near LSV (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 77,732 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Under wheel arch at front corner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Chassis is corroded mainly at rear but not holed

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi starting to leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 76,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just after front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Nov 2019 74,915 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Surface corrosion at various points along the chassis

Pass 7 Nov 2018 73,858 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe slight leak along seam (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Surface corrosion on chassis beside fuel tank making assessment difficult (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 72,951 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2017 72,951 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe badly corroded beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over axle pipes both corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipes into LSV badly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking Front to rear pipe burst on RBT (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 71,683 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 100,801 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 66,014 miles

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

metal fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,354 miles

sliding joint on front propshaft worn

Pass 1 Jul 2011 58,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 55,279 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 55,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 50,534 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 45,303 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,657 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 33,314 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 26,674 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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KV51 WWZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KV51 WWZ, 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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KV51 WWZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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