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VA52 TKZ

2002 Vauxhall Brava

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,564 mi
Last recorded92,564 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 TKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2011 92,564 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 92,564 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 83,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 83,637 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 273,400 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 272,957 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 272,957 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 257,564 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 257,563 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front tyres wearing unevenly.

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 208,068 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 208,068 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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VA52 TKZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 96,894 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 VA52 TKZ, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA52 TKZ registered?

VA52 TKZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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