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YT51 EZU

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

90,863 mi
Last recorded90,863 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 EZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 90,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2025 89,401 miles

underside in a rusty condition

Fail 27 Jan 2025 89,366 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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 Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 86,438 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 86,224 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 85,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 85,535 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 84,526 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 84,516 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 84,506 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 80,223 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 79,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 75,061 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 75,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 65,437 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 65,437 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 57,011 miles

front shock absorbers have reduced damping effect.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 54,984 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 53,539 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 51,417 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,750 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,064 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 38,631 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,225 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 33,088 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 28,491 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 25,300 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 19,158 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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YT51 EZU is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YT51 EZU, 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 YT51 EZU registered?

YT51 EZU is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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