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AF53 KFA

2003 Vauxhall Agila

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

89,089 mi
Last recorded89,089 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Agila50,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 89,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material getting corroded going to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 84,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to brake hose getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 80,615 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge starting to get very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge starting to get worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 80,615 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge starting to get very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge starting to get worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 76,023 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge getting worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner rack joint slight wear (drumstick)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge getting worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 71,806 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust getting corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 68,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 68,018 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 65,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 62,182 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 58,699 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 55,800 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 48,297 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 41,212 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 35,429 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 35,428 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 34,874 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 34,455 miles

near side front tyre perished on outer side wall(no cords showing)

near side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2010 31,446 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 30,771 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 30,771 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 29,795 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,013 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 28,309 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 27,774 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Agila?

Based on 1,052,565 MOT tests across 66,496 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
3,897
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
66,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,050
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,022
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,046
coil spring broken 8,358
position lamp(s) not working 7,416
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AF53 KFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 50,843 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Agila fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,050 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF53 KFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Agila typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF53 KFA registered?

AF53 KFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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