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BG08 YVP

2008 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,813 mi
Last recorded92,813 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Agila44,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 92,813 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 92,813 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 89,903 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 87,338 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 85,544 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 82,910 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 76,651 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper's split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 76,651 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper's split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 64,938 miles

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

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

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

both front top suspension mounts have play

Fail 24 May 2019 64,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

both front top suspension mounts have play

Pass 16 May 2018 56,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 54,067 miles

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to covers

Pass 9 May 2016 48,600 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 48,600 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 44,046 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 44,046 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2014 38,045 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 31,436 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 24,989 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2011 19,168 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 19,168 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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BG08 YVP is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG08 YVP, 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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BG08 YVP is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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