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VE51 BFY

2001 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

149,346 mi
Last recorded149,346 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 BFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 149,346 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 147,477 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 143,859 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 140,149 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear slightly leak,

Pass 16 Sep 2021 137,409 miles

Offside Rear Hub Seal has slight leak

Pass 24 Sep 2020 134,471 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 129,463 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 124,152 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 118,466 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 113,281 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small oil leak @ oil filter

Pass 6 May 2015 106,335 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 98,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 98,068 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 90,806 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 82,748 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 74,217 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 65,484 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 56,541 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 48,921 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 41,468 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 31,426 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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VE51 BFY is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VE51 BFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE51 BFY registered?

VE51 BFY is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is VE51 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE51 BFY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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