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W531 PEF

2000 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

102,444 mi
Last recorded102,444 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Agila59,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 PEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 102,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside mirror glass broken

Fail 19 Jan 2021 102,443 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users petrol (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 4 Jan 2020 97,830 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 97,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both rears low (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation both rear low (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 93,437 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 93,411 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 91,181 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 91,178 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 89,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 71,697 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 71,696 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 84,189 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 84,189 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 80,974 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 80,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 78,162 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 75,074 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 75,069 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 70,950 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 70,950 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 66,928 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 63,698 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 63,693 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 57,071 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 48,641 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 48,641 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 40,910 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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W531 PEF is a 2000 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 W531 PEF, 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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W531 PEF is a 2000 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 8 July 2000.

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