2014 Vauxhall Agila 1.2L Petrol · WD14 GYP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding front-end wear. While it passed its most recent test in June 2026 at 76,958 miles, this followed a failure just two weeks prior due to an excessively worn nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint and worn bushes on both front arms. The persistence of light oil misting on the offside front shock absorber across the last three tests indicates that the suspension components are reaching the end of their functional life. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a low-use urban vehicle profile, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. From 2017 to 2023, the car maintained a clean record with no recorded defects, suggesting a period of stable ownership. However, the frequency of failures has increased since 2024. The jump from 59,363 miles in 2023 to 76,958 miles in 2026 shows a steady progression where age-related rubber components and shock absorbers are beginning to degrade despite the relatively low annual mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension to ensure the repairs made after the June 2026 failure were executed correctly. The tester should check the ball joints and suspension arm bushes for remaining play, as these were recurring weak points. The offside front inner tyre was noted as worn near the legal limit on the edge, which often indicates an alignment issue caused by the previously worn suspension components. Given the ongoing misting of the front shock absorber, the buyer should monitor for increased leakage which could lead to a total failure in the near future.