Vauxhall Agila (2009)
2009 Vauxhall Agila
CarHunch analysed 7,086 real MOT records for the 2009 Vauxhall Agila. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Vauxhall Agila falls slightly short of the UK average with a 77.1% first-time pass rate, and this is a genuine concern: 40.5% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above the typical threshold. Petrol versions fare marginally better at 77.3% versus diesels at 74.8%, but neither fuel type offers meaningful reassurance here.
At 43,833 miles median mileage for a 15-year-old car, these Agilas have been driven sensibly, yet they're still racking up an average of 4.11 failures and 23.2 advisories per test. The high advisory count suggests chronic minor wear rather than catastrophic failure, but before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection with particular attention to whatever systems triggered those dangerous defects in earlier examples—they clearly aren't isolated incidents.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.5 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2009 Vauxhall Agila
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 40.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (92%) | 6,509 | 77.3% | 4.08 |
| Diesel (8%) | 577 | 74.8% | 4.41 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Vauxhall Agila vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Vauxhall Agila vehicles fall between 30,707 and 58,926 miles.
2009 Vauxhall Agila — Still on the Road
4,939 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 72% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2009 Vauxhall Agila
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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48.3%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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45.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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43.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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41.9%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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40.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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40.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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36.3%
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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35.8%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.
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