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AG09 ZXL

2009 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,125 mi
Last recorded176,125 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Agila43,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 ZXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 176,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 176,123 miles

Exhaust system insecure cat / front pipe joint - bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 168,975 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 168,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 162,189 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 153,143 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 153,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 144,581 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 144,580 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 137,995 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top-mount - slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 137,995 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top-mount - slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 129,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 120,138 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 106,081 miles

Offside windscreen cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2016 87,866 miles

Windscreen has damage on o/s but not impeding drivers view of the road

Pass 7 Sep 2015 66,568 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 66,567 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 51,076 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 40,556 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 30,041 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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AG09 ZXL is a 2009 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AG09 ZXL, 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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What year was AG09 ZXL registered?

AG09 ZXL is a 2009 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 28 August 2009.

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