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Vauxhall Agila SE Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Agila SE reliable? We analysed 761 real MOT tests across 114 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 761 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
85.0%
Typical Mileage
49,115mi
Annual Mileage
4,122mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Vauxhall Agila SE is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Agila SE.

Vauxhall Agila SE Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Agila SE. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Vauxhall Agila SE Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Agila SE owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,073 mi/yr
Typical
4,122 mi/yr
Average
4,767 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,555 mi/yr

Vauxhall Agila SE Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Agila SE MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
49,115 mi
75th Percentile
69,750 mi
95th Percentile
109,553 mi
Max Recorded
169,192 mi

How Does the Vauxhall Agila SE Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Agila SE THIS CAR 85.0% 761 49,115 mi — yrs
Vauxhall Corsa 69.7% 26,893,546 58,908 mi 33 yrs
Vauxhall Astra 71.9% 25,288,868 76,280 mi 34 yrs
Vauxhall Zafira 71.9% 8,488,627 75,062 mi 27 yrs
Suzuki Grand Vitara SE Td 74.2% 885 124,103 mi — yrs

Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Agila SE outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Agila SE?

The Vauxhall Agila SE has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.0% across 761 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Vauxhall Agila SE owner drives around 4,122 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Vauxhall Agila SE — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Agila SE reliable?
Based on 761 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Agila SE has a 85.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Agila SE?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Agila SE do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Agila SE does around 4,122 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Agila SE last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Agila SE?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.