2010 Vauxhall Agila · 12,849 MOT tests
2010 Vauxhall Agila reliability
2010 Vauxhall Agilas fail 39.5% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 15 Agila years (12,849 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Agilas: 37.4%)
- 39.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Agilas: 37.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 57,432
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,849
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 15.3% of tests fail here (115% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 31% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Vauxhall Agila
Fail rate by area
- Suspension21.4%
- Brakes15.3%
- Lights and electrics9.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.8%
- Tyres5.8%
- Body, chassis and structure2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.16%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.39%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Service brake excessively binding 4.66%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.16%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.56%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.69%
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 (21.32%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.67%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.61%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.54%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.7%) · Service brake slightly binding (5.42%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Agila year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Vauxhall Agila reliable?
2010 Vauxhall Agilas fail 39.5% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 15 Agila years (12,849 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Vauxhall Agila MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.16% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.39% of tests), service brake excessively binding (4.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Vauxhall Agila have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Vauxhall Agila shows 57,432 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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