2012 Vauxhall Agila 1.2L Petrol · SA12 HFR

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of escalating structural corrosion and rubber degradation. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 28,700 miles secured a pass, it flagged recurring issues with the offside front brake pipe and the sub-frame. The persistence of corrosion on the rear inner sills and the sub-frame across multiple years indicates that the vehicle is subject to environmental damage that is not being proactively treated, despite the low mechanical usage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,050 miles per year. This infrequent usage is evident in the progression from 23,753 miles in March 2023 to 28,700 miles in 2026. However, this low mileage correlates directly with the failure of perishable components. The multiple entries for perished tyres in 2024 and 2025 suggest the car sits stationary for long periods, causing rubber elements to rot and crack rather than wear out from friction. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the inner sills and the sub-frame to determine if the reported corrosion is advancing. The tester noted movement in the nearside front strut mounting in 2024 and a failure for a MacPherson strut top bush in 2025, indicating the front suspension is reaching its service limit. Furthermore, the recurring corroded brake pipes require a check for thinning walls, as the grease mentioned in the records is often an attempt to hide surface rust that could eventually lead to a sudden failure.