2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Vauxhall Agila MOT pass rate and common faults

995 MOT tests in 2024. 58.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time58.7%
Failed or needed repairs41.3%
Typical mileage at test68,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 995 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps7.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.7%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.0%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    30 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics26.9%
  2. Suspension12.3%
  3. Brakes12.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.3%
  5. Tyres8.9%
  6. Steering6.2%
  7. Body & chassis6.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded29.7%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)19.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.3%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible9.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Vauxhall Agila?

In 2024, 58.7% of 2007 Vauxhall Agila cars passed their MOT first time, across 995 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Vauxhall Agila?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Vauxhall Agila reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).