2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Vauxhall Agila MOT pass rate and common faults

3,467 MOT tests in 2024. 73.4% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time73.4%
Failed or needed repairs26.6%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,467 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.4%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.3%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    104 marked dangerous
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.7%
  8. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment1.4%
  9. Position lamp: not working1.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension14.4%
  2. Brakes13.6%
  3. Lights & electrics7.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  5. Tyres4.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Vauxhall Agila?

In 2024, 73.4% of 2014 Vauxhall Agila cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,467 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Vauxhall Agila?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Vauxhall Agila reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).