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DF12 BWA

2012 Vauxhall Agila

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,266 mi
Last recorded107,266 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Agila37,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 BWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 107,266 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both central brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 102,437 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 98,580 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 98,580 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 94,641 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 94,641 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 94,156 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Wheel covers fitted all round at time of test.

Pass 5 Jan 2022 85,338 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 85,338 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Arm bent, advise replacing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 69,317 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 69,317 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 52,873 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 42,173 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2017 32,526 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 28,645 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 21,498 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Agila?

Based on 1,052,565 MOT tests across 66,496 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
3,897
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
66,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,050
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,022
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,046
coil spring broken 8,358
position lamp(s) not working 7,416
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DF12 BWA is a 2012 Vauxhall Agila in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Agila models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 37,676 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Agila fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,050 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF12 BWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Agila typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Agila is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DF12 BWA is a 2012 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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