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DG51 KCU

2001 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,138 mi
Last recorded54,138 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Agila57,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 KCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 54,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle and associated arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 54,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle and associated arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 49,735 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 49,735 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 45,186 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 79,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2021 38,744 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 35,261 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 35,261 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 31,990 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 31,987 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 26,845 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 26,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked Yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked Yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 21,745 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre curb damage on side wall

some corrosion front and rear suspension components

Pass 6 Sep 2016 21,515 miles

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

some corrosion front and rear suspension components

Pass 11 Sep 2015 21,283 miles

Nearside slight play nearside inner track rod

Fail 11 Sep 2015 21,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside slight play nearside inner track rod

Pass 1 Sep 2014 20,705 miles

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

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play nearside inner track rod

Fail 9 Sep 2013 20,284 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 20,284 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 19,840 miles

slight play nearside track rod inner joint

Pass 9 Sep 2011 19,554 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 19,114 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 17,795 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 15,941 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 15,688 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 15,314 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 14,948 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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DG51 KCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG51 KCU, 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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What year was DG51 KCU registered?

DG51 KCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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