Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Vauxhall Agila?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2014 Vauxhall Agila?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2014 Vauxhall Agila?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2014 Vauxhall Agila vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

21% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2014 Vauxhall Agila reliable?

Based on MOT data from 3,649 vehicles, the 2014 Vauxhall Agila has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2014 Vauxhall Agila?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2014 Vauxhall Agila are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (41.9% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (36.3% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (34.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2014 Vauxhall Agila?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Vauxhall Agila (2014)

3,649 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.1% first-time pass rate

2014 Vauxhall Agila

CarHunch analysed 3,649 real MOT records for the 2014 Vauxhall Agila. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2014 Vauxhall Agila passes its MOT at 86.1%, which is a solid 6 percentage points above the UK average—but one in five of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, so mechanical inspection is essential before purchase. Despite this concern, the pass rate suggests the model is fundamentally sound when properly maintained.

At 31,600 miles median, these Agilas show typical wear for a decade-old city car, and the 1.62 average failures per test indicates they're not troublesome overall. However, the high advisory count of 9.5 per vehicle points to minor maintenance niggles accumulating over time—budget for regular servicing and check any prospective purchase's full MOT history for patterns of recurring issues.

The 2014 Vauxhall Agila passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (86.1%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

86.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

21.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.62

Over 10.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

32k

Middle half: 21k–45k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 86.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 9.5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 3,649 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 3,649 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 41.9%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 24%

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 12.5%

Oil leak, but not excessive

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

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Before you buy a 2014 Vauxhall Agila

Based on MOT data from 3,649 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 21.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 66,521 Vauxhall Agila vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 33.2%

22,090

Silver 25.9%

17,253

Red 17.3%

11,500

Black 10.8%

7,167

Green 6.2%

4,113

White 2.9%

1,919

Brown 1%

658

Grey 0.8%

528

Yellow 0.7%

436

Purple 0.6%

410

Turquoise 0.4%

258

Gold 0.3%

189

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Vauxhall Agila vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

31,600

typical

20,930

low mileage

44,751

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Vauxhall Agila vehicles fall between 20,930 and 44,751 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 20,930 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 20,930–44,751 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Vauxhall Agilas sit.

⚠ Over 60,413 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Vauxhall Agila — Still on the Road

Almost all 2014 Vauxhall Agilas are still on the road.

Strong survival — 3,349 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

10.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.62

Avg failures per vehicle

9.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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