2003 Vauxhall Agila 1.2L Petrol · GD03 KXG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass in October 2025 at 92,491 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a recent period of instability evidenced by a failure just one week prior to that pass. While the car maintained a clean record between 2022 and 2024, the October 2025 failure indicates that mechanical and consumable issues were only addressed immediately before the test deadline rather than through proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is notably low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. There is a significant surge in usage between October 2024 and October 2025, where the car covered 15,012 miles in just twelve months. This contrasts sharply with the previous three years where the vehicle covered only 2,716 miles total. This sudden increase in mileage after long periods of low use often leads to degradation of rubber components and seals which dry out due to sitting, rather than standard mechanical wear from consistent driving. A buyer must specifically inspect the nearside rear wheel bearing, which was flagged as rough during the October 2025 failure at 92,405 miles. Although the vehicle passed later, wheel bearings rarely repair themselves and will likely soon produce audible noise or mechanical failure. The noted oil leak from the same test requires a close look at the engine block and sump gasket to ensure it remains a minor weep rather than a developing leak that could risk engine health. Structural integrity remains a primary concern given the reported rusty fuel filler neck in 2025. On a vehicle of this age, rust in the filler area often indicates deeper corrosion elsewhere in the sills or floor pan. The failure on the offside front tyre with exposed cords also suggests that the owner neglected basic safety checks until the MOT tester intervened. A physical inspection of the underbody and suspension bushes is essential to confirm that the low mileage has not masked significant structural decay.