2009 Vauxhall Agila 1.2L Petrol · DA09 OOF

The Vauxhall Agila presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 30 April 2025 at 65,967 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. The maintenance trend is stable, with the three most recent annual tests showing clean passes and no advisories logged against suspension, brakes, steering, or emissions. The vehicle's history shows no worsening mechanical faults across the recorded period. At roughly 17 years old the car carries 65,967 miles, an average of about 3,880 miles per year, which is low for its age. The records show gentle use: 61,494 miles on 26 May 2023, 64,534 miles on 14 May 2024, and 65,967 miles on 30 April 2025. That is under 4,500 miles covered in two years. Low annual mileage of this sort often means long standing periods, which can allow corrosion to develop on structural members and brake components even when test results stay clean. The DVSA data is sparse, with no advisories or defects ever listed, so the paper record alone gives little insight into wear on consumables. Two earlier tests on the same dates in 2023 and 2025 show initial failures at 61,494 and 65,965 miles followed by immediate passes at near-identical mileages. The tester recorded no defects on either failure, which points to administrative or documentation issues rather than mechanical rejection. A buyer should still confirm the V5C and test certificate details match, since a no-defect failure is unusual. Given the clean record and low mileage, a physical inspection should focus on hidden risks the MOT does not capture. Check subframe and sills for corrosion, test brake discs and calipers for binding after standing, and verify tyre sidewall condition given likely age rather than wear. The suspension bushes and exhaust hangers should be examined for perishing from inactivity. The Agila's record suggests careful, light use, but a 2009 car with long dormancy needs hands-on checks beyond the DVSA data.