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BJ61 GHU

2012 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,554 mi
Last recorded22,554 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Agila37,676 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 GHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 22,554 miles

Handbrake lever operation high and only just passed on its efficiency @16%

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Pass 12 Nov 2024 21,488 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 21,088 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 21,084 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2022 19,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 19,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 18,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn, lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres, perished sidewalls and starting to perish in tread runs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres, perished sidewalls and starting to perish in tread runs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 17,632 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 7,797 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 7,500 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 7,500 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 7,255 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 6,967 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 6,960 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 6,960 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 5,045 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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BJ61 GHU is a 2012 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 37,676 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ61 GHU, 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 14 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ61 GHU registered?

BJ61 GHU is a 2012 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ61 GHU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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