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CU54 ZHY

2004 Vauxhall Agila

Green Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

36,258 mi
Last recorded36,258 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Agila47,957 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 ZHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 36,258 miles

front anti roll bar corroded

front cross member corroded

rear brake feriles corroded

rear trailing arms corroded o/s and n/s

Pass 18 Sep 2024 35,807 miles

Front & Rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 35,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front & Rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 35,394 miles

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

slight play in front top mounts both

Pass 12 Sep 2022 34,664 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and Rear suspension components corroded

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 34,664 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and Rear suspension components corroded

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 34,123 miles

Axle beam corroded

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.74mm (5.2.3 (e))

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))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 34,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Axle beam corroded

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.74mm (5.2.3 (e))

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))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 33,393 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 32,741 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 32,016 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 30,967 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 30,108 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 30,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 29,173 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 29,170 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 27,914 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 25,852 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 23,864 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 23,864 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 21,618 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 19,320 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 16,621 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 14,035 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 69,200 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 11,707 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 11,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CU54 ZHY is a 2004 Vauxhall Agila in Green with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CU54 ZHY, 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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What year was CU54 ZHY registered?

CU54 ZHY is a 2004 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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