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BJ55 VUB

2005 Vauxhall Agila

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

72,811 mi
Last recorded72,811 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Agila46,307 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 72,811 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner track rod arm has slight play

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm in center of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 70,964 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 70,963 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 70,851 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside front lower sill damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2023 70,266 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 67,290 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 63,476 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 63,476 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Upper Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 60,413 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 60,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 56,296 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front wipers in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2018 51,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 46,996 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 46,996 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit boarder line inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 43,150 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 43,150 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 39,801 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 39,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 36,494 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,486 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 33,036 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 33,036 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2011 32,028 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 32,028 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 30,552 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 27,805 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 27,805 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 24,283 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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BJ55 VUB is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 VUB, 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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BJ55 VUB is a 2005 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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