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Y859 KAE

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,003 mi
Last recorded128,003 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY859 KAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 128,003 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 127,949 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Central Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2016 125,477 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 122,501 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 119,742 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 116,310 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 116,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 112,823 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 109,373 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 104,962 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 100,749 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 96,944 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 96,943 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/f & o/s/f lower arm bushes slight deterioration

Pass 26 Jun 2007 94,286 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 94,225 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 87,016 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 87,016 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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Y859 KAE is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y859 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 Y859 KAE registered?

Y859 KAE is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y859 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y859 KAE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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