2009 Vauxhall Agila 1.0L Petrol · PK09 RGZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs regarding critical suspension components. While it passed its latest test in October 2025 at 46,561 miles, this followed a significant failure just one week prior at 46,444 miles. That failure highlighted multiple safety risks including a ball joint likely to become detached and excessively worn strut top mounts. The transition from a major failure to a pass suggests the owner only addresses faults when forced by the MOT tester rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,740 miles per year. There is a notable gap of over 8,000 miles between November 2023 and October 2024, suggesting the car may sit stationary for long periods. This low usage often correlates with the accelerated degradation of rubber components, which is evidenced by the records. Perishing tyres and cracking rubber noted in 2024, alongside defective wiper blades mentioned in 2022, indicate that the materials are failing due to age rather than mechanical wear. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension geometry, as the Macpherson strut mounts and ball joints have been flagged for wear across four consecutive years. The 2025 advisory regarding a corroded nearside front coil spring requires a close look for structural rust that could lead to sudden failure. Additionally, the recurring issue of binding rear brakes noted in 2022 and 2025 suggests seized caliper pistons or slide pins that require attention. Given the history of pitted and scored front brake rotors from the 2025 failure, the braking system should be checked for overall corrosion resulting from the low-mileage patterns.