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BG55 YWU

2005 Vauxhall Agila

Yellow Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,511 mi
Last recorded28,511 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Agila46,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 YWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2013 28,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 28,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2013 24,306 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 24,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 19,211 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 15,766 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 11,327 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 6,039 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

off side front lenss slightly inscure

Fail 26 Nov 2008 5,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

off side front lenss slightly inscure

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 YWU is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila in Yellow with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YWU, 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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What year was BG55 YWU registered?

BG55 YWU is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is BG55 YWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 YWU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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