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BT04 FBV

2004 Vauxhall Agila

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,237 mi
Last recorded90,237 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Agila47,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 FBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2014 90,237 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 90,237 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 84,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 84,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 78,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 72,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2010 68,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2010 68,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 62,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

Fail 5 Jun 2009 62,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 May 2008 52,079 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2007 40,899 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 May 2007 40,899 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BT04 FBV is a 2004 Vauxhall Agila in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 47,957 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 BT04 FBV, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT04 FBV is a 2004 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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