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BG05 BXE

2005 Vauxhall Agila

Purple Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,551 mi
Last recorded98,551 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Agila46,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 BXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 98,551 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 98,551 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 93,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both chassis pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 93,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both chassis pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 87,421 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 87,421 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 79,975 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 73,933 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 73,933 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 65,393 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 54,961 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,743 miles

Nearside 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 7 Jul 2010 32,391 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jun 2009 16,889 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 2,448 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 2,397 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 2,386 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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BG05 BXE is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila in Purple with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG05 BXE, 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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BG05 BXE is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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