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K16 THW

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

65,575 mi
Last recorded65,575 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 THW
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 65,575 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due To Condition Of Brake Pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively damaged Brake Pipe Has Been Rubbing On Body Due To Being Insecure - Not Rubbed Through But Has Weakened Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Insecure Running From Front To Rear - Rubbing On Exhaust (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Brake Pipe Rubbing On Rear Diff (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General Underbody Corrosion

Multiple Steering & Suspension Components Corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 63,502 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 63,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 63,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 62,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 62,084 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 61,365 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 60,169 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 58,368 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 58,368 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 54,647 miles

underneath of vehicle recently undersealed

Pass 11 Jan 2018 53,152 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 52,075 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 49,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

general under body corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2015 49,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

centre exhaust corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2014 47,944 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 6 Dec 2013 46,525 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 44,509 miles

long travel on brake pedal

rear brake application slightly uneven

wiper blades split/in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2011 41,916 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 39,337 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

some corrosion throughout chassis

Pass 30 Nov 2009 36,425 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 33,852 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 31,057 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 31,057 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2006 27,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 27,777 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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K16 THW is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 94,941 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 K16 THW, 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 26 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K16 THW is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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