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BJ05 PVY

2005 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,981 mi
Last recorded76,981 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Agila46,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 PVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 76,981 miles

front brake pads getting low

rattle on exaust front pipe flexable

Fail 16 Sep 2015 76,980 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake pads getting low

rattle on exaust front pipe flexable

Pass 8 Sep 2014 73,399 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 73,399 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 70,154 miles

engine oil level low/ one oint of oil put in engine

slight rattle in front exhaust pipe flexable section

Pass 13 Sep 2012 62,528 miles

1/OIL PRSSURE SWITCH LEAKING

Pass 30 Sep 2011 56,954 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 56,675 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 18 Apr 2011 56,675 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

handbrake travel high

Pass 30 Mar 2010 52,493 miles

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

handbrake has a lot of travel

unable to see front pads

Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,870 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 48,870 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,967 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 34,967 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise n/s/r outer sidewall cracking

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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BJ05 PVY is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BJ05 PVY, 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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BJ05 PVY is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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