2011 Vauxhall Agila 1.2L Petrol · EX11 ACO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of deferred attention toward rubber components and suspension hardware. The most recent test in March 2026 at 34,747 miles resulted in a pass only two days after a failure, indicating that the owner addressed critical issues including the front anti-roll bar ball joint, both Macpherson strut top mounts, and control arm bushes. This suggests that while the vehicle is maintained, repairs are often performed reactively following MOT failures rather than through preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,300 miles per year. This low-use pattern explains the recurring presence of age-related degradation rather than mechanical wear from distance. The record shows consistent annual testing, with a notable gap between December 2019 and December 2020. The lack of use has clearly contributed to the perishing and cracking of tyres, which have appeared as a defect in almost every test from 2017 through to 2026. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry, as the Macpherson strut top mounts and arm bushes have been flagged for wear or cracking repeatedly over several years. The brake discs also show a history of pitting and scoring, noted in both 2025 and 2026, which is a common symptom of vehicles that sit for long periods without use. Given the low mileage, the tyres must be checked for deep sidewall cracking and dry rot, as the MOT history confirms the rubber is failing due to age despite sufficient tread depth.