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BD53 SXL

2003 Vauxhall Agila

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,708 mi
Last recorded95,708 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Agila50,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 SXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 95,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to o/s rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to exhaust outer skin

Pass 23 Sep 2022 94,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded main fuel filler pipe ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 92,468 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 92,468 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 91,156 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 in retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 89,182 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded in clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 85,465 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 82,112 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 76,808 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/F tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 71,217 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre cracking/perished

Fail 15 Oct 2015 71,214 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre cracking/perished

Pass 11 Jun 2014 63,207 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 63,206 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

engine light on

Pass 17 Jun 2013 58,537 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 44,553 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 44,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 33,873 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,918 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 25,970 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 21,689 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 17,201 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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BD53 SXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 50,843 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD53 SXL, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD53 SXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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