2003 Vauxhall Agila 1.2L Petrol · BV53 TYD
2003 Vauxhall Agila (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 58,143 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL AGILA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,143 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV53 TYD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2023
- 58,143 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV53 TYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Agila (BV53 TYD) between March 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
BV53 TYD Mileage History
- 28/03/202240,839 mi
- 13/04/202358,027 mi+17,188 mi
- 15/04/202358,143 mi+116 mi
Average of roughly 16,511 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Agila
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: VAUXHALL AGILA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Suspension bush and joint wear causing knocks(Moderate)
BreakerYard's Agila fault page says the knocking you hear over bumps originates with the suspension bushes, and GetCarWise's Agila data lists suspension bush and joint wear as the leading tracked issue at typical independent costs of £120-£250, alongside corrosion-related suspension failures on higher-mileage cars. The Agila's tall body and light front end load these bushes hard in town, over speed cushions and potholes, so wear shows up as a knock, a vague steering feel and uneven tyre wear well before the car needs anything more expensive.
- Corrosion in brake master cylinder and hydraulic lines(Serious)
BreakerYard's Agila guide warns that water corrodes the brake master cylinder over time, which then leaks fluid, and GetCarWise's Agila fault data pairs that with corroded brake hose ferrules and pipe damage as a tracked MOT failure area, with typical repairs in the £150-£450 range depending on how many components let go. On a small car that spends its life in wet town driving, salt-laden water collects around the cylinder and pipe clips, so the first sign is often a low reservoir level or a soft pedal rather than an obvious puddle.
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- Suspension bush and joint wear causing knocksModerate
BreakerYard's Agila fault page says the knocking you hear over bumps originates with the suspension bushes, and GetCarWise's Agila data lists suspension bush and joint wear as the leading tracked issue at typical independent costs of £120-£250, alongside corrosion-related suspension failures on higher-mileage cars. The Agila's tall body and light front end load these bushes hard in town, over speed cushions and potholes, so wear shows up as a knock, a vague steering feel and uneven tyre wear well before the car needs anything more expensive.
- Corrosion in brake master cylinder and hydraulic linesSerious
BreakerYard's Agila guide warns that water corrodes the brake master cylinder over time, which then leaks fluid, and GetCarWise's Agila fault data pairs that with corroded brake hose ferrules and pipe damage as a tracked MOT failure area, with typical repairs in the £150-£450 range depending on how many components let go. On a small car that spends its life in wet town driving, salt-laden water collects around the cylinder and pipe clips, so the first sign is often a low reservoir level or a soft pedal rather than an obvious puddle.
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