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DE51 ZCV

2001 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

102,816 mi
Last recorded102,816 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Agila57,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 ZCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 102,816 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Oct 2024 102,108 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 102,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 100,979 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both hub units (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking 155/65/14 75t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both @3mm 155/65/14 75t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 99,550 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 99,550 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 98,527 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 97,029 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 8 Oct 2019 95,475 miles

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

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

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))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 95,475 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 92,362 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 92,360 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 88,911 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 88,911 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 86,085 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 86,085 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 83,486 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 80,533 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 80,528 miles

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

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

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

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

slight leak of grease from of side cv boot. inner clip

Pass 4 Sep 2013 75,812 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 70,115 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 63,729 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 63,723 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 57,219 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,188 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 51,188 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 45,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,901 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 40,304 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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DE51 ZCV is a 2001 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 DE51 ZCV, 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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DE51 ZCV is a 2001 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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