2015 Vauxhall Agila 1.0L Petrol · DF64 PCV

The 2015 Vauxhall Agila presents a borderline but broadly stable maintenance picture as of its most recent MOT on 14 July 2025 at 75,240 miles. That test passed, yet it carried a cluster of advisories that signal deferred rather than proactive upkeep. The tester flagged worn and pitted front brake discs, a corroded brake pipe obscured under grease, a light oil misting from the offside rear shock absorber, a minor rear exhaust leak, worn front lower suspension arm bushes, a rear parking brake that only just met efficiency standards, and a missing clutch pedal rubber. None of these alone is a fail, but together they paint a picture of a car that has been kept running rather than properly serviced. Comparing this with the 2024 test at 73,288 miles, which noted the same brake disc and brake pipe concerns, shows a worsening trend in braking system neglect rather than resolution. The mileage pattern is consistent and unremarkable for an eleven-year-old city car. It has covered roughly 6,840 miles per year, moving from 62,955 miles in January 2022 to 75,240 miles by July 2025. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation, suggesting regular short-to-medium distance use rather than long periods of standing or high motorway mileage. The annual test spacing is regular, which is a positive indicator of ongoing legal compliance, but the recurrence of the same defects across multiple tests undermines confidence in how seriously underlying faults have been addressed. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on three areas. First, the braking system demands close scrutiny. The front brake discs have been flagged as worn and pitted in every test from 2023 onward, and the corroded brake pipe noted in 2024 and 2025 was described as covered in grease or other material, which raises questions about whether it was simply masked rather than replaced. Have the discs, pads, and all rigid brake lines properly assessed for wall thickness and corrosion integrity. Second, the suspension and damping require attention. The offside rear shock absorber was misting oil in 2025, and the front lower suspension arm bushes have appeared as worn in both 2023 and 2025. Check for play in all bushes, ball joints, and drop links, and assess whether the shock absorber is approaching the end of its service life. Third, the minor exhaust leak at the rear noted in 2025 may point to a deteriorating back box or joint corrosion that could worsen quickly. The parking brake efficiency has been marginal in both 2023 and 2025, suggesting a system that has never been properly adjusted or where the rear brake components are underperforming. Combined with the missing clutch pedal rubber, which indicates general wear to interior components and possible neglect of pedal linkage inspection, this car feels like one that has had its MOTs passed without meaningful preventative repair. It is roadworthy on paper, but a thorough pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly advisable before committing funds.