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W497 YJO

2000 Vauxhall Agila

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,459 mi
Last recorded41,459 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Agila59,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 YJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,459 miles

2X child seat fitted offside rear & nearside rear,not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 41,459 miles

2X child seat fitted offside rear & nearside rear,not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 37,420 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 34,333 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 30,741 miles

engine warning light is on indicating

offside rear tyre slightly perished and cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2008 25,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine warning light is on

offside rear outer sill has slight damage

offside rear tyre is slightly perished

rear number plate has a slight water mark

Fail 27 Oct 2008 25,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine warning light is on

offside rear outer sill has slight damage

offside rear tyre is slightly perished

rear number plate has a slight water mark

Pass 4 Sep 2007 17,105 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 17,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake pads appear to be worn low,but not clearly visable

offside rear tyre very badly cracked on outer shoulder of tread but cords seen during test.Strongly recommend replacement

Pass 23 Aug 2006 11,846 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 10,551 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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W497 YJO is a 2000 Vauxhall Agila in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 59,677 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 W497 YJO, 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 26 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W497 YJO registered?

W497 YJO is a 2000 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W497 YJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W497 YJO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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