2011 Vauxhall Agila 1.0L Petrol · YP11 ACU

The 2011 Vauxhall Agila shows a history of recurring braking and suspension issues that require close attention. The most recent test in September 2025 at 93,415 miles passed the vehicle but noted a binding nearside rear service brake and slightly stiff steering. While the central crossmember showed corrosion, it was not yet at a failing stage. The persistent nature of binding rear brakes, appearing in various forms from 2022 through 2025, suggests an ongoing issue with the calipers or mechanisms that has not been fully resolved. With 93,415 miles recorded over 15 years, the vehicle averages approximately 6,200 miles per year, which is consistent with its age. However, the record reveals a significant maintenance lapse in October 2020 at 80,320 miles, where the car failed on a multitude of items including a fractured front coil spring, excessively worn ball joints, and severe corrosion on all brake pipes. Since that failure, the vehicle has seen more consistent testing, though the 2024 failure at 91,063 miles due to a worn lower suspension arm bush and poor parking brake efficiency indicates that mechanical components are still reaching the end of their service. A buyer should inspect the rear braking system and the front suspension thoroughly, as binding and worn bushes have appeared repeatedly across multiple years. The transition from misting on the front shock absorbers in 2021 to reduced damping in the same year indicates those components were failing and will likely require replacement soon. Given the corrosion noted on the crossmember and the history of corroded brake pipes, a structural check of the underside is essential to ensure rust is not progressing rapidly.