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W497 YPU

2000 Vauxhall Agila

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,990 mi
Last recorded93,990 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Agila59,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 YPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 93,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 80,860 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 90,456 miles

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

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 14 Aug 2018 85,067 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 85,067 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 77,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 77,628 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe through inner wing (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to cylinder (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 67,000 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 58,832 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 49,478 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 39,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2013 39,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2012 31,723 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING RACK ARMS

Pass 11 Apr 2011 30,387 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,731 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 26,787 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 24,739 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 22,410 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2006 20,153 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 YPU is a 2000 Vauxhall Agila in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YPU, 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.

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What year was W497 YPU registered?

W497 YPU is a 2000 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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