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BV51 VBX

2001 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,969 mi
Last recorded93,969 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Agila57,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 VBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 93,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in the windscreen (3.2 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2022 93,966 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in the windscreen (3.2 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 91,015 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

light corrosion on underbody

rear taillight cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2020 89,830 miles

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

Nearside rear lamp unit damaged

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 89,830 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front 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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside rear lamp unit damaged

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 82,096 miles

EMW light on

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

Pass 30 May 2018 80,183 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 79,554 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 78,425 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 76,001 miles

suggest to replace the tyre soon

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 72,914 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 70,452 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 68,538 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 68,538 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 64,560 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 May 2011 64,560 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 61,550 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on innerside of the tread

Pass 10 Jun 2009 58,174 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,487 miles

both rear tyres cracking / perisihing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2007 47,917 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 43,211 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2006 43,211 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BV51 VBX is a 2001 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 57,010 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 BV51 VBX, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV51 VBX is a 2001 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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