2012 Vauxhall Agila 1.2L Petrol · DS12 XOB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a recent pass, but the history reveals a trend of reactive maintenance. While the car passed the March 5, 2026 test at 85,724 miles, the failure just one day prior at 85,720 miles highlighted multiple critical defects across the suspension and braking systems. The presence of a fractured coil spring and excessively worn ball joints indicates that significant mechanical components were only addressed when forced by an MOT failure, rather than through scheduled preventative maintenance. At 85,724 miles over approximately fourteen years, the Agila averages roughly 6,100 miles per year, which is consistent with low-to-moderate annual usage. However, the mileage accumulation shows a notable jump between March 2024 (54,434 miles) and February 2025 (69,522 miles), representing over 15,000 miles in under eleven months. This period of higher use likely correlates with the accelerated wear seen in the subsequent tests, such as the binding rear brake and failing suspension covers identified in the February 2025 failure. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the entire undercarriage to check for ongoing corrosion. The tester specifically flagged corroded brake pipes on both the offside front and offside rear in early 2026, suggesting the metal lines are reaching degradation. Attention should also be paid to the front lower suspension arms and ball joints, as these components have appeared as recurring points of failure. Given the previous report of an inoperative parking brake and binding calipers in early 2026, a professional brake test is essential to ensure the system is fully operational and not prone to seized components.