2005 Vauxhall Agila 1.0L Petrol · WL05 CFK

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive repairs. While it passed its most recent test in August 2025 at 88,787 miles, this followed a failure just four days prior due to a hydraulic brake pipe leak. The persistent presence of nearside front steering rack inner joint play across 2024 and 2025 indicates a recurring mechanical defect that remains unaddressed despite being flagged as an advisory or failure. At 21 years old, the recorded mileage of 88,787 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 4,200 miles. However, the data shows significant stagnation in usage, with only 218 miles covered between the August 2024 and 2025 tests. This low-frequency use suggests the vehicle has sat stationary for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the perishing and cracking of the nearside rear tyre noted in the August 2025 inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and exhaust assembly. The record shows recurring corrosion on the rear brake pipes and brake hose ferrules dating back to 2023, which resulted in a failure in 2024. The buyer should check for further thinning of the exhaust system and ensure the brake pipe corrosion has not progressed into structural failure. Furthermore, the documented play in the steering rack inner joints requires a test drive to assess for steering wander or knocking noises, as this component has been a known issue for over two years.