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CE51 BFU

2001 Vauxhall Agila

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,736 mi
Last recorded84,736 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Agila57,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 BFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 84,736 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 84,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 78,921 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Dual pipes front floor pan corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 77,869 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 77,869 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 75,852 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 75,852 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Nearside 165/60R14, Offside 155/65R14 (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 74,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 74,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 72,217 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 69,975 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 64,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 64,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 56,858 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,519 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 43,460 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 43,460 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 36,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 28,211 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 24,463 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 24,440 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 24,168 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 22,981 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 19,825 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 16,849 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 13,469 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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CE51 BFU is a 2001 Vauxhall Agila in Silver 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 CE51 BFU, 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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CE51 BFU is a 2001 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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