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X978 TBW

2000 Vauxhall Agila

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,361 mi
Last recorded129,361 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Agila59,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX978 TBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 129,361 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play NSF&OSF inner tie rod or steering rack it self (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 129,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play NSF&OSF inner tie rod or steering rack it self (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 127,079 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR&OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 127,056 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR&OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 122,765 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Close to excessive leak! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF&OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF bald on inner and outer edge! OSF bald on inner edge! (5.2.3 (e))

NSF&OSF top bush worn but not resulting excessive movement

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jan 2024 122,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Close to excessive leak! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF&OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF bald on inner and outer edge! OSF bald on inner edge! (5.2.3 (e))

NSF&OSF top bush worn but not resulting excessive movement

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2023 116,757 miles

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

Coil spring corroded NSF&OSF + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF worn,lipped, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF&OSF covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front NSF&OSF top bush worn but not resulting excessive movement yet.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip with crack at zone "B", 27mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 111,867 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded NSF&OSF + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF&OSF covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp cover damaged, both, NSF&OSF

Front NSF&OSF top bush slightly worn .

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip with crack at zone "B", 27mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both, Frond and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 107,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front headlight covers are damaged

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wing/bumper has accident damage

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 107,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front headlight covers are damaged

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wing/bumper has accident damage

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 97,540 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 89,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear has accident damage

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 84,379 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 78,729 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 78,729 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 72,705 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 66,245 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 60,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 53,694 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 49,244 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 49,244 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,859 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 27 Aug 2009 39,546 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,218 miles

front brake discs lipped.

slight noise from n.s.r wheel bearing.

small chip in windscreen.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 31,079 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,609 miles

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

acceptable damage to windscreen,

n.s.r tyre inner wall bulge.

Pass 30 Aug 2005 20,403 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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X978 TBW 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 77.8%.

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 X978 TBW, 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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X978 TBW is a 2000 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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