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Vauxhall Agila MOT Results

Registered in 2009
57.9% pass rate
from 6,341 tests in 2021
(9.9% worse than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Agila is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (57% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 10% fail on Springs (81% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (82% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (82% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Mounting
    • 8.1% fail on Suspension arms (74% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.047% fail on Suspension arm (73% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (32% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (66% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.079% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.063% fail on Linkage (73% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.8% fail on Macpherson strut (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (65% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.43% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.095% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.047% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.22% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.14% fail on Sub-frames (61% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.047% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.063% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
  • 15% fail on Brakes (72% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Service brake performance (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Rbt (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 6.4% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake imbalance (76% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (58% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance (42% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 0.99% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.095% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.063% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (48% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Brake linings and pads (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Brake pads (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.79% fail on Brake discs and drums (32% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Brake discs (31% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.079% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.047% fail on Lever
        • 0.032% fail on Cable
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Pedal
    • 0.21% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (68% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Anti-lock braking system (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.047% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.032% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.016% fail on Servos
      • 0.016% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.016% fail on Valves
    • 0.095% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.032% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.016% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.016% fail on Operation
    • 0.016% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility (32% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (28% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.095% fail on View to rear
      • 0.095% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.032% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.032% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.016% fail on Driver's view
  • 7.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp (33% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (29% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (81% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.36% fail on Side repeaters (50% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.016% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.016% fail on Arm
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp (63% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (71% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.17% fail on Horn
      • 0.16% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.016% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.047% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (93% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Rear fog lamp (93% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Rear fog lamp (93% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.016% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.016% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.016% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.016% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.016% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (31% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (31% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition (36% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (35% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.44% fail on Transmission (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Drive shafts (78% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Joints (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.032% fail on Joints
    • 0.27% fail on Bumpers (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Doors
      • 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.032% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.016% fail on Door condition
        • 0.016% fail on Hinge
      • 0.016% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.016% fail on Door condition
    • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.095% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.032% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.032% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.095% fail on Body
      • 0.063% fail on Other body component
      • 0.032% fail on Panel
    • 0.063% fail on Fuel system (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.016% fail on Pipe
    • 0.047% fail on Chassis
      • 0.047% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.032% fail on Seats
      • 0.032% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.032% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.032% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.016% fail on Load security
      • 0.016% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.016% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 2.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (45% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (46% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (30% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.54% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (56% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.016% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.016% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.38% fail on Compression ignition (74% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (79% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.047% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.079% fail on Engine oil leaks (66% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Transmission oil leaks (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.66% fail on Steering (72% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Steering linkage components (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Track rod end (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Locking devices (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.016% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.095% fail on Power steering
      • 0.095% fail on Operation
    • 0.032% fail on Steering play
      • 0.032% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.016% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.016% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.016% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.62% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (42% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.24% fail on Condition
      • 0.095% fail on Requirements (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment
      • 0.016% fail on Load limiters
    • 0.21% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (64% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.079% fail on Road Wheels (84% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Condition
    • 0.016% fail on Attachment
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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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