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EK12 VBO

2012 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,746 mi
Last recorded56,746 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Agila37,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 VBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 56,746 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 56,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 53,107 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 53,107 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 48,695 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 48,693 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper leaking. (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 44,497 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 44,450 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2022 40,798 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 37,459 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 34,537 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 30,967 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 28,461 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 24,865 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 20,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 15,900 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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EK12 VBO is a 2012 Vauxhall Agila in Blue 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 EK12 VBO, 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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EK12 VBO is a 2012 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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