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Y794 KDG

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

167,808 mi
Last recorded167,808 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY794 KDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 167,808 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 167,350 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 166,946 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 166,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2022 165,875 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 165,854 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2020 147,615 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 138,534 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 145,566 miles

Central exhaust deteriated

Nearside Rear light lense cracked

Offside Front bumper corner has corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2017 144,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint has lift in (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 141,307 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 141,307 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 138,892 miles

N/s/r shocker damp

Pass 20 Oct 2014 134,934 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 134,934 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 133,759 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 132,355 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 130,628 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 128,940 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 126,316 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 123,238 miles

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

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

front no. plate starting to crack

Pass 26 Apr 2007 119,528 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 114,685 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 114,685 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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Y794 KDG 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 84%.

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 Y794 KDG, 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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Y794 KDG is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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