2009 Vauxhall Agila · 19,030 MOT tests
2009 Vauxhall Agila reliability
2009 Vauxhall Agilas fail 43.4% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 15 Agila years (19,030 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Agilas: 37.4%)
- 43.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Agilas: 37.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 62,245
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 19,030
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 17% of tests fail here (111% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 22% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Vauxhall Agila
Fail rate by area
- Suspension25.1%
- Brakes17%
- Lights and electrics11.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.3%
- Tyres5.9%
- Body, chassis and structure4.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.51%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.61%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Service brake excessively binding 4.89%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.35%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.58%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.11%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (19.55%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.51%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.39%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.46%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.47%) · Service brake slightly binding (5.6%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Agila year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Vauxhall Agila reliable?
2009 Vauxhall Agilas fail 43.4% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 15 Agila years (19,030 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Vauxhall Agila MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.51% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.61% of tests), service brake excessively binding (4.89% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Vauxhall Agila have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Vauxhall Agila shows 62,245 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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