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Y824 KAE

2001 Vauxhall Brava

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

163,646 mi
Last recorded163,646 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY824 KAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 163,646 miles

Power steering box area damp

Rear Service brake only just met requirements, possible brake service required

Underbody coated in underseal

Pass 19 Oct 2021 163,103 miles

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 162,962 miles

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

advise steering box leak

Fail 4 Dec 2019 162,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise steering box leak

Pass 30 Nov 2018 162,091 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 158,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pedal anti slip(rubber)worn

Pass 25 Nov 2016 151,230 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread

Fail 25 Nov 2016 151,230 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel starts working on the 8th notch, too high (3.1.6b)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 144,993 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 136,137 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

front prop-shaft rear joint worn

rear axle diff noisy

Fail 21 Oct 2014 136,134 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

front prop-shaft rear joint worn

rear axle diff noisy

Pass 14 Nov 2013 128,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 121,167 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 114,791 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 107,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 102,185 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 96,403 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 87,697 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 87,697 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 77,974 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 67,329 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 67,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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Y824 KAE is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y824 KAE, 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 Y824 KAE registered?

Y824 KAE is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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