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BG55 GWZ

2005 Vauxhall Agila

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,427 mi
Last recorded113,427 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Agila46,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 GWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 113,427 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 102,329 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 92,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear metal brake pipe is corroding

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 92,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear metal brake pipe is corroding

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 86,122 miles

Offside Rear metal brake pipe is corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 78,446 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 70,590 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2018 62,427 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2018 62,371 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2017 52,781 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 41,577 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 33,381 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 32,277 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 32,277 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 30,039 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 27,744 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 25,979 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 25,204 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 24,002 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 22,331 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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BG55 GWZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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