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BJ08 EYC

2008 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,238 mi
Last recorded80,238 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Agila44,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 EYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 80,238 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear shock corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2026 80,238 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear shock corroded

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 76,310 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 76,310 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 67,764 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 67,763 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 60,835 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 60,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 56,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 56,685 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 49,376 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 45,296 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 45,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

tyre size 185/60r15

Pass 19 Dec 2018 40,991 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 40,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 36,749 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 36,749 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 30,415 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 25,073 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 19,012 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 19,012 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 14,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2012 8,970 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 3,242 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 2,054 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 2,054 miles

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

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

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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BJ08 EYC is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BJ08 EYC, 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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BJ08 EYC is a 2008 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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