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BG55 GVV

2005 Vauxhall Agila

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,130 mi
Last recorded106,130 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Agila46,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 GVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2021 106,130 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre has age cracks

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 101,268 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 101,266 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 96,061 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 96,061 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 88,812 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 80,743 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 80,743 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 73,253 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 64,203 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Feb 2014 52,366 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Jan 2013 39,210 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 31,094 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 17,324 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 13,274 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 8,638 miles

o/s wiper blade split

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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BG55 GVV is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BG55 GVV, 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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BG55 GVV is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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