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FX51 FPW

2001 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,900 mi
Last recorded71,900 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Agila57,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 FPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 71,900 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear to inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 71,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder on windscreen. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 66,952 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 65,529 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 64,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 62,466 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 62,356 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 60,843 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 58,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 58,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 54,755 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 54,698 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre split in tread

Pass 1 Sep 2017 51,270 miles

both rear tyres have perished side walls

Pass 30 Aug 2016 47,279 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 43,159 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 38,749 miles

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

both front tyres are very worn on the inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,052 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 32,335 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,408 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,689 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,407 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 20,389 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 17,376 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 15,190 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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FX51 FPW is a 2001 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FX51 FPW, 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 FX51 FPW registered?

FX51 FPW is a 2001 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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