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BJ55 VKL

2005 Vauxhall Agila

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

42,910 mi
Last recorded42,910 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Agila46,307 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 42,910 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 42,354 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 42,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 41,832 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 41,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 41,321 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 41,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached castle nut retaining clip missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached castle nut retaining clip missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to the flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 40,678 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 40,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 40,389 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 37,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 33,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 31,230 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 27,112 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 19,567 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 16,470 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 16,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 12,987 miles

nearside and offside tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2011 10,224 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 6,041 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 4,236 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 2,061 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 2,061 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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BJ55 VKL is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BJ55 VKL, 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 BJ55 VKL registered?

BJ55 VKL is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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