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X853 ECB

2000 Vauxhall Agila

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

89,523 mi
Last recorded89,523 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Agila59,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX853 ECB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 89,523 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 89,523 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Nov 2023 89,494 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected positive battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wiper smearing

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

airbox loose

brake pedal feels spongy

exhaust manifold nut missing no leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 86,864 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 86,864 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2021 82,562 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 78,967 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 75,285 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 75,280 miles

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 71,946 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 68,325 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 68,323 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 64,702 miles

o/s/f tyre bald inside

Pass 13 Oct 2015 60,017 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 55,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 55,102 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 49,943 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 49,560 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 48,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 48,810 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,104 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 47,540 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 47,540 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 46,283 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 44,740 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 42,768 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 40,807 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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X853 ECB is a 2000 Vauxhall Agila in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 X853 ECB, 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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X853 ECB is a 2000 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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