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X409 MDO

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,399 mi
Last recorded102,399 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX409 MDO
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 102,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion o/s/f brake pipe to joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 101,180 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 100,426 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in n/s and o/s lower swivel joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 99,407 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in n/s/f lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s and o/s chassis in at rear leaf spring front mounts rusted and has small holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 98,558 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift n/s/f lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 97,120 miles

o/s handbrake reading poor

rust hole in the o/s of the bed floor

Fail 30 Oct 2020 97,118 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached broken at bottom mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in o/s/f lower swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s handbrake reading poor

rust hole in the o/s of the bed floor

Pass 25 Oct 2019 94,552 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

diesel stain on fuel tank , possibly leaked at some point from top of tank

rear fog light switch a bit sticky

rust hole in o/s of bed

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Oct 2018 91,838 miles

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

chassis and underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Oct 2018 91,829 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

chassis and underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Oct 2017 87,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

leaf springs corroded

underside corrosion present

Pass 5 Nov 2016 83,395 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above body mount corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above body mount corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 79,182 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion near body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion pick up bed mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion pick up bed mount (6.1.B.2)

Rear tyres slightly cracked

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 79,165 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear tyres slightly cracked

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion pick up bed mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion near body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion pick up bed mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 75,546 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 69,911 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 65,104 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 60,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 57,817 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 53,868 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS S/DET

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 49,475 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 49,472 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 47,312 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 44,152 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 44,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X409 MDO is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X409 MDO, 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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What year was X409 MDO registered?

X409 MDO is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 12 February 2001.

Is X409 MDO safe to buy?

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