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BF51 VCK

2001 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,160 mi
Last recorded106,160 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Brava88,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 VCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2016 106,160 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached snapped (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside reverse light lens broken

Pass 27 Jan 2015 100,113 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 100,113 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 91,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 86,530 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 86,423 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2011 80,793 miles

both rear wheels binding slightly, rear brake imbalance

nearside front sidelight lens damaged

nearside rear light lens damaged

rear seat base missing

Fail 18 Feb 2011 86,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear wheels binding slightly, rear brake imbalance

nearside front sidelight lens damaged

nearside rear light lens damaged

rear seat base missing

Pass 11 Sep 2009 74,636 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 66,967 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

fog light lense slightly dirty

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 19 Sep 2008 66,915 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

fog light lense slightly dirty

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2007 58,762 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front number plate cracked, slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2007 58,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front number plate cracked, slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2006 50,546 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate slight cracking

Fail 11 Sep 2006 50,546 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate slight cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2005 41,479 miles

front number plate cracked but still readable

nearside rear light cluster cracked and taped up but not showing white light

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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BF51 VCK is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 BF51 VCK, 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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BF51 VCK is a 2001 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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