Vauxhall Agila MOT Results

Registered in 2012
73.7% pass rate
from 4,117 tests in 2021
(10% better than other 2012 cars)
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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Agila is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.5% fail on Suspension
    • 4.8% fail on Suspension arms (56% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.3% fail on Springs (24% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Coil springs (24% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Coil spring (24% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joints (52% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.39% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.27% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.049% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.073% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 8.0% fail on Brakes (34% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Brake performance (64% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (44% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (43% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (48% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.78% fail on Parking brake performance (68% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt (64% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.049% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.024% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.58% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.049% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (51% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (46% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (47% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.39% fail on Brake discs and drums (60% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Brake discs (60% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.024% fail on Lever
    • 0.73% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal
    • 0.66% fail on Parking brake control (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.024% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.024% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.049% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Anti-lock braking system (79% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.024% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 7.5% fail on Visibility (68% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Wipers (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.049% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.049% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.049% fail on View to rear
      • 0.049% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.024% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.024% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (29% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators (63% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type (63% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters (67% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (40% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (29% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (35% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Headlamps (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.097% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.073% fail on Horn
    • 0.024% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.024% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.024% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.024% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.024% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 3.0% fail on Tyres (46% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth (41% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Condition (56% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 1.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (59% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Exhaust system (41% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Drive shafts (81% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Joints (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.024% fail on Joints
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.049% fail on Body
      • 0.024% fail on Panel
      • 0.024% fail on Other body component
    • 0.049% fail on Doors
      • 0.049% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.049% fail on Door condition
    • 0.024% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.024% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 0.85% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (59% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Exhaust emissions (60% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Spark ignition (40% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (78% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.024% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.024% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.097% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.049% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.024% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.49% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.27% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.22% fail on Condition
      • 0.024% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.024% fail on Requirements
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.27% fail on Steering (83% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Steering linkage components (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Track rod end (96% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.049% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.024% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.024% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.024% fail on Power steering
      • 0.024% fail on Operation
    • 0.024% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.049% fail on Road Wheels (87% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Condition
    • 0.024% fail on Attachment
  • 0.024% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.024% fail on Speedometer
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  • 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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