2003 Vauxhall Agila 1.2L Petrol · YA53 EXJ
2003 Vauxhall Agila (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 140,312 miles. MOT expired on 30 Dec 2013. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL AGILA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Dec 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YA53 EXJ Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/12/2012
- 140,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA53 EXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Agila (YA53 EXJ) between December 2006 and December 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 December 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
YA53 EXJ Mileage History
- 04/12/200641,033 mi
- 12/12/200754,800 mi+13,767 mi
- 11/12/200873,646 mi+18,846 mi
- 10/12/200997,025 mi+23,379 mi
- 23/11/2010113,642 mi+16,617 mi
- 24/11/2010113,642 mi
- 22/12/2011128,748 mi+15,106 mi
- 23/12/2011128,748 mi
- 31/12/2012140,310 mi+11,562 mi
- 31/12/2012140,312 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 16,340 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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