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AF09 LMY

2009 Vauxhall Agila

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,995 mi
Last recorded74,995 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Agila43,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 LMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 74,995 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 74,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 69,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 69,613 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 65,463 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 65,463 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 61,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

advise battery too be refitted

Fail 15 Feb 2023 61,815 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

advise battery too be refitted

Pass 22 Jan 2022 58,664 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 50,126 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair advise rear brake service (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 50,126 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair advise rear brake service (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 42,249 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated advise replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 37,829 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 37,285 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 35,663 miles

OSR tyre starting to perish.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 34,226 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 29,925 miles

NS washer jet inop

Fail 2 Feb 2015 29,925 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

NS washer jet inop

Pass 6 Feb 2014 25,128 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 20,657 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 16,829 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Agila?

Based on 1,052,565 MOT tests across 66,496 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
3,897
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
66,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,050
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,022
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,046
coil spring broken 8,358
position lamp(s) not working 7,416
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AF09 LMY is a 2009 Vauxhall Agila in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 43,727 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 Agila fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,050 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF09 LMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Agila typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF09 LMY is a 2009 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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