2011 Vauxhall Agila 1.2L Petrol · LO11 CXT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 31,685 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure just four days prior. The record shows a stable history regarding major structural integrity, but the recurring failure of rubber-based components suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they reach an MOT failure threshold. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,112 miles per year. Between November 2022 and November 2024, the car covered only 2,597 miles. This low usage explains the lack of heavy mechanical wear on the drivetrain but directly correlates with the degradation of age-based components. The failure for perished tyres in both 2024 and 2025 is a direct consequence of the vehicle standing, as the rubber compound dries out and cracks over time despite having sufficient tread depth. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension assembly, as the November 2024 failure identified both nearside and offside front lower suspension arm ball joints as excessively worn. Although these were replaced to secure the pass, low-mileage vehicles often suffer from seized bolts or perished bushings from inactivity. The inspection should also check for further cracking on the tyre sidewalls, as the record shows this was a recurring issue across three consecutive years. Given the age and low mileage, a thorough check for corrosion on brake discs and calipers is also necessary, as infrequent use frequently leads to surface rust and binding pistons.