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BF55 RHO

2005 Vauxhall Agila

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,302 mi
Last recorded61,302 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Agila46,307 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 RHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 61,302 miles

All four brake hoses are deteriorating.

Chassis is corroded more so at the rear.

Free play in both front shocker top mountings.

Front and rear metal brake pipes are corroded.

Fail 8 Mar 2025 61,292 miles

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

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

All four brake hoses are deteriorating.

Chassis is corroded more so at the rear.

Free play in both front shocker top mountings.

Front and rear metal brake pipes are corroded.

Pass 6 Mar 2024 57,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 52,440 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 52,440 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 41,981 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 39,322 miles

Front Unable inspect brake pads fully

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

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

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 18 Feb 2020 35,702 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 15 years old

Pass 14 Feb 2019 31,735 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 25,775 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 20,529 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 19,624 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 18,599 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 18,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 17,143 miles

part of aireal broken off

slight leak from n/s/f shock absorber check before next mot

Fail 31 Aug 2012 15,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 15,867 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 14,479 miles

near side front wiper split

Pass 11 Sep 2010 12,614 miles

will need front tyres soon-edges worn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 10,648 miles

front tyres bit worn on edges-check in aprox 1500-2000 mls

Pass 29 Sep 2008 7,686 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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BF55 RHO is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 46,307 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 BF55 RHO, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF55 RHO is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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