2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Vauxhall Agila MOT pass rate and common faults

3,744 MOT tests in 2024. 59.6% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time59.6%
Failed or needed repairs40.4%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,744 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.0%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.9%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.8%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.4%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.3%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.0%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    133 marked dangerous
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension30.0%
  2. Brakes23.9%
  3. Lights & electrics13.1%
  4. Tyres6.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  7. Body & chassis3.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.6%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding7.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2010 Vauxhall Agila?

In 2024, 59.6% of 2010 Vauxhall Agila cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,744 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Vauxhall Agila?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Vauxhall Agila reliable at MOT time?

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