2012 Vauxhall Agila 1.2L Petrol · EX62 LUD

The 2012 Vauxhall Agila presents a stable and broadly improving mechanical picture as of its most recent test. Passing on 16 January 2026 at 56,310 miles with only two minor advisories for slightly discoloured rear direction indicators, the vehicle has cleared its last two MOTs cleanly. A clear upward trend in upkeep is visible when comparing the January 2025 failure against the subsequent 2025 and 2026 passes, suggesting the previous owner addressed the more serious defects promptly. No corrosion, emissions, or structural integrity failures appear anywhere in the record, which is a positive sign for a 14-year-old city car. Covering roughly 4,022 miles per year, the Agila has led a genuinely low-mileage life. The annual increments are consistent, stepping from 48,565 miles in January 2023 to 51,511 in January 2024, then 54,372 in January 2025, and finally 56,310 in January 2026. This steady, modest accumulation points to short urban trips rather than long motorway slogs, which typically spares drivetrain components but can accelerate wear on brakes, tyres, and rubber bushes due to constant stop-start use and damp, salted roads. The recurring theme across multiple tests is front suspension wear. The tester flagged worn front suspension arm rear bushes on both sides in January 2024 and again in January 2025, along with a worn nearside front Macpherson strut top mount in 2024 and a deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage dust cover in 2025. These items were rectified ahead of the 2026 test, but a prospective buyer should still push and shake the front wheels to confirm the bushes and top mounts remain tight. A visual check of the anti-roll bar drop link dust covers is also worthwhile, as ingress of dirt accelerates joint wear. Tyre condition and brake health deserve equal attention. The January 2025 failure recorded a perished and underinflated offside front tyre, a nail in the offside rear, and a cut deep enough to expose ply on the nearside rear, alongside worn and pitted front brake discs. All were evidently replaced before the 2025 pass, yet the pattern suggests basic tyre maintenance was neglected at that point. Buyers should measure remaining tread depth, inspect sidewalls for age cracking, and examine the thickness and condition of the front brake discs and pads in person.