2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Vauxhall Agila MOT pass rate and common faults

3,996 MOT tests in 2024. 65.9% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time65.9%
Failed or needed repairs34.1%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,996 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.1%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.7%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.8%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%
  7. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.6%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.0%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    94 marked dangerous
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension19.8%
  2. Brakes16.4%
  3. Lights & electrics14.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  5. Tyres4.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  7. Body & chassis1.1%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Vauxhall Agila?

In 2024, 65.9% of 2012 Vauxhall Agila cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,996 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Vauxhall Agila?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2012 Vauxhall Agila reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).