Vauxhall Agila MOT Results

Registered in 2010
62.6% pass rate
from 4,167 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Agila is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (40% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Springs (60% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 8.7% fail on Coil springs (60% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 8.7% fail on Coil spring (60% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Mounting
    • 7.5% fail on Suspension arms (83% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (41% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.86% fail on Ball joint dust cover (71% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.048% fail on Linkage (81% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers (66% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.24% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.096% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.072% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.096% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.072% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.024% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 14% fail on Brakes (81% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Brake performance (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 6.1% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake imbalance (89% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.072% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.072% fail on Decelerometer (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.072% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (80% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (91% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance (66% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (67% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (64% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.048% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.048% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (58% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Brake linings and pads (58% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Brake pads (58% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Brake discs and drums (55% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Brake discs (55% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (93% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Pedal
    • 0.17% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (71% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system (64% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.048% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.048% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.048% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers (89% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (47% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.048% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.048% fail on View to rear
      • 0.048% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.024% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.024% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (52% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (41% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (39% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (70% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (52% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators (33% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type (33% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters (70% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.82% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (58% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Headlamps (78% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Headlamp (77% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.024% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.096% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.096% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.096% fail on Electrical equipment (71% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.024% fail on Horn
    • 0.048% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.048% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.048% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (92% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Rear fog lamp (92% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Rear fog lamp (91% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.024% fail on Switch
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres (23% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition (28% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Size/type
  • 2.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.26% fail on Transmission (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Drive shafts (83% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.048% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.048% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.024% fail on Body
      • 0.024% fail on Other body component
    • 0.024% fail on Load security
      • 0.024% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.024% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (48% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (52% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.67% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.58% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (40% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.072% fail on Compression ignition (94% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.024% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.024% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.096% fail on Transmission oil leaks (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.024% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.58% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.36% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.31% fail on Condition
      • 0.024% fail on Requirements
      • 0.024% fail on Load limiters
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.36% fail on Steering (85% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.096% fail on Track rod end (95% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.048% fail on Power steering
      • 0.048% fail on Operation
    • 0.024% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.024% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.024% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.024% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.072% fail on Road Wheels (84% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Attachment (86% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Condition
Read the Honest John Review

  • Vauxhall Agila (2008 - 2014)
    Surprisingly spacious small five-door city car. Makes best sense with 1.0 petrol engine. Much better than old Agila. Rebadged version of Suzuki Splash.

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