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BD08 SMV

2008 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

33,236 mi
Last recorded33,236 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Agila44,644 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 SMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 33,236 miles

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

Handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 27 Jul 2021 33,228 miles

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

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

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

Handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 14 Jul 2020 28,827 miles

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

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

Front Upper both top mounts slight movement

Pass 17 Jul 2019 28,228 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 27,291 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 25,873 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 25,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 25,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 24,486 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(wisw bone) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear both tyres thread cracking

parking brake lever can do with slight adjustment

Pass 23 Jul 2015 22,146 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front bumper lower rubber splitter damaged

n/s front wiper split

o/s front tyre low 3mm

Pass 29 May 2014 19,480 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 17,428 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 17,427 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 15,149 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2011 11,570 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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BD08 SMV is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 44,644 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 BD08 SMV, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD08 SMV is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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