2002 Vauxhall Agila 1.2L Petrol · DA02 XOK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deferred repairs regarding critical safety components. While it passed its most recent test in February 2026 at 90,607 miles, this followed a failure just three weeks prior where several serious defects remained unaddressed from previous tests. The persistence of corroded brake pipes and broken handbrake hardware across multiple years suggests a pattern of only addressing faults when they result in an MOT failure, rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,775 miles per year. The data shows a significant slow down in use between February 2024 and February 2026, with the car covering only 2,164 miles in those two years. This low usage often correlates with the mechanical issues noted in the record, as vehicles that sit for long periods are prone to accelerated corrosion on brake lines and the degradation of rubber components, such as the perished offside front outer drive shaft joint CV boot. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the entire braking system and rear suspension assembly. The MOT record repeatedly flags corroded front brake pipes covered in grease, which often indicates an attempt to hide leaks or surface decay from the tester. Furthermore, the trailing arms on the rear suspension were noted for corrosion in early 2026; while not classified as seriously weakened at that time, the age of the vehicle suggests that structural integrity may be at risk elsewhere. The parking brake cable mechanism should also be checked for proper tension, as the securing straps have been a recurring point of failure for three years.