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SMY 200X

2000 Vauxhall Brava

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

123,321 mi
Last recorded123,321 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Brava94,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMY 200X
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 123,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn high/low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 123,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn high/low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 114,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering box slight movement idler arm (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 105,184 miles

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm idler arm bush (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/80-16 (5.2.3 (e))

both side steps badly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2022 96,657 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 96,500 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rears (above fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 88,958 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 80,480 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 73,764 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 69,962 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 69,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,917 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 61,464 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Front tyres cracking

n/s/f and o/s/f inner and outer cv gaiters cracking

n/s/r tyre worn

Fail 15 Feb 2016 61,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs lipped

Front tyres cracking

n/s/f and o/s/f inner and outer cv gaiters cracking

n/s/r tyre worn

Fail 4 Feb 2015 58,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre cracking and low

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2015 58,563 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking and low

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,244 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly on edges

Fail 4 Feb 2014 57,244 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2013 56,846 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE: REAR SPRING BUSES ARE WORN. FRONT BRAKES ARE BINDING.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 56,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear exhaust box near bracket is going rusty and has slight leak of exhaust gases

offside rear tyre is going bold on outer edge

Fail 23 Jan 2012 56,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear exhaust box near bracket is going rusty and has slight leak of exhaust gases

offside front tyre is going bold on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2011 54,299 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 54,295 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 51,110 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 46,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

crack in n/s/r light lense

Pass 25 Feb 2008 40,144 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 40,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 33,010 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2007 33,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 27,662 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 27,662 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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SMY 200X is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 SMY 200X, 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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SMY 200X is a 2000 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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