2005 Vauxhall Agila 1.2L Petrol · CP55 ABN

The Vauxhall Agila passed its most recent MOT on 5 November 2025 at 40,259 miles and remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a stable but persistent pattern of minor corrosion and steering wear rather than any resolution. The tester flagged play in the nearside steering rack inner joint and a corroded offside front brake pipe at that test. These faults mirror advisories raised consistently across the prior four years. Recorded mileage stands at 40,259 against a 2005 build, an average of roughly 1,917 miles per year. The car covered only 842 miles between the October 2024 test at 39,417 miles and the November 2025 test. Low annual use suggests extended standing periods, which typically accelerates surface corrosion on brake pipes and coil springs as seen in the record. No gaps exist in the annual test history; every entry from 2021 to 2025 shows a pass with advisories. Recurring nearside steering rack inner joint play appears in every test from 2021 through 2025, indicating the original rack has not been repaired or replaced. The offside front brake pipe corrosion first noted in November 2023 and again in 2024 and 2025 implies the grease-covered pipe is degrading steadily. Front coil spring corrosion on both sides was raised in October 2024 and should be monitored for fracture risk. A buyer should physically inspect the steering rack gaiters for splits, confirm brake pipe condition beneath the grease, and check coil springs for scaling or cracking. Front brake discs showed pitting in 2022 and 2023 but drew no comment in 2024 or 2025, suggesting replacement or acceptable wear limits. Verify the low-mileage claim against service invoices given the standing-time corrosion pattern.