2012 Vauxhall Agila 1.0L Petrol · FP12 EPX

The vehicle presents a worsening maintenance trend regarding its mechanical and structural components. While it technically passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 113,437 miles, the failure recorded just one day prior reveals significant issues that were addressed reactively. Moving from a clean record in 2023 to multiple multi-point failures in the last two years suggests that the vehicle is now only being maintained to pass MOT compliance rather than undergoing proactive preventative care. At 113,437 miles over 14 years, the Agila averages approximately 8,100 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a small city car. However, the vehicle saw a significant surge of 24,556 miles between November 2024 and November 2025. This rapid accumulation of mileage in a single year correlates with the accelerated wear observed in the MOT records, specifically regarding the suspension and tyres, indicating the car has been subjected to higher stress than its long-term average during this period. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The offside front suspension arm ball joint has been flagged for play in both the 2024 and 2025 tests, indicating a persistent failure to replace a worn component. Furthermore, the presence of corroded rear brake pipes covered in grease in 2025 is a concern; the use of grease often suggests an attempt to hide surface corrosion that could lead to hydraulic failure. The fracture of both front coil springs in the 2025 failure further highlights a suspension system reaching the end of its service life. The record also shows a recurring pattern of poor tyre management, with front tyres showing inner edge wear in both 2024 and 2025. This typically points to a persistent alignment issue or incorrect geometry that remains unaddressed. While the defective headlamp lenses and deteriorated registration plate are minor, they reinforce the lack of attention to detail by previous owners. The buyer should verify that the rear brake pipes were properly replaced and ensure the ball joints have been actually replaced rather than just adjusted.