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AU02 KVM

2002 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

97,996 mi
Last recorded97,996 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Brava96,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 KVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2023 97,996 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside rear, behind mud flaps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside rear, behind mud flaps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bed chassis rails x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis, behind rear shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear bed chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch X 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Both front shock bushes perished

Both front tie bar bushes perished

Brake pipes greased

Chassis and underside corroded

Front anti roll bar link bushes perished

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear buck/load bed corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2022 96,995 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Rear buck/load bed corroded

Underside corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2022 96,995 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Rear buck/load bed corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2021 95,590 miles

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced buck mounts corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 95,587 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced buck mounts corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 92,610 miles

Corrosion o/s/r inner wheel arch

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under body corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2020 92,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Corrosion o/s/r inner wheel arch

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2019 88,891 miles

General corrosion to under body and chassis

Fail 9 Aug 2019 88,887 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel pipe leaking running along main chassis (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CAB floor at suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion to under body and chassis

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 84,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Around load valve - require attention. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 84,761 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Around load valve - require attention. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 79,468 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

slight underside corroison

Pass 11 Aug 2016 69,445 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 69,438 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 56,875 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 56,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,597 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 54,597 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 51,779 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 47,847 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 47,846 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 44,494 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

OSR tyre cracking

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

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

Spare tyre loose

Fail 3 Aug 2011 44,491 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

OSR tyre cracking

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

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

Spare tyre loose

Pass 5 Aug 2010 41,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 37,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,750 miles

rear fog light low light output

Pass 7 Feb 2008 31,651 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 27,737 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 22,022 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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AU02 KVM is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 96,894 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 AU02 KVM, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU02 KVM is a 2002 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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