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2004 Vauxhall Agila 1.0L Petrol · SM54 YEC

SM54 YEC

2004 Vauxhall Agila (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2004. Recorded mileage 119,059 miles. MOT valid until 05/11/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL AGILA
Year / Origin
2004 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05/11/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/03/2027)
Recorded Mileage
119,059 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05/11/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/03/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2004
Engine
998cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the car passed the November 2025 test at 119,059 miles, this followed a significant failure just eight days prior at 118,852 miles. The most recent report reveals multiple advisories regarding front suspension components, tyres, and braking surfaces, suggesting that while the vehicle is currently legal, several mechanical parts are nearing the end of their functional life. At 22 years old, the vehicle has covered 119,059 miles, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per year. This low-mileage profile masked a notable spike in usage; between November 2023 (84,794 miles) and November 2025 (119,059 miles), the car covered over 34,000 miles in just two years. This accelerated use likely explains the rapid deterioration of heavily such as tyres, brake discs, and rubberwork noted in the later testing periods. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension and steering, as the drag link end and steering several inner joints have been flagged for play across multiple years. The corrosion noted on both front coil springs is a recurring issue that could eventually lead to structural failure if the metal continues to degrade. Furthermore, the pitted and scored front brake discs, combined with worn-edge tyres, indicate that the safety-critical components are being replaced only after they reach warning thresholds.

SM54 YEC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
  • 119,059 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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SM54 YEC Mileage History

  1. 01/11/202384,794 mi
  2. 01/11/202384,794 mi
  3. 23/10/2024102,976 mi+18,182 mi
  4. 28/10/2025118,852 mi+15,876 mi
  5. 06/11/2025119,059 mi+207 mi

Average of roughly 17,000 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SM54 YEC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Jun 2026, 01:27
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Agila (SM54 YEC) between November 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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: “Central Rear Seat belt missing seat belt catch (7.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.

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