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BV51 XPB

2001 Vauxhall Agila

Green Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,466 mi
Last recorded90,466 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Agila57,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 XPB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 90,466 miles

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front play nsf inner tierod

Nearside Front play nsf top mount

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 90,466 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front play nsf inner tierod

Nearside Front play nsf top mount

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 84,523 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 84,522 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 78,270 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 71,632 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 71,633 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2022 64,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 64,999 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 58,812 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 54,502 miles

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

Slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f suspension top mountings

Pass 1 Nov 2018 53,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 50,138 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 47,739 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 46,110 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 46,110 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,791 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 42,452 miles

chip in screen

Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,858 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 36,970 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 34,069 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,069 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,506 miles

chip in screen

slight play nearside front tie rod

Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,633 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 25,018 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,358 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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 XPB is a 2001 Vauxhall Agila in Green with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XPB, 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 XPB is a 2001 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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