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FY12 SSU

2012 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,101 mi
Last recorded78,101 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Agila37,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 SSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 78,101 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 76,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom are rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 76,818 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom are rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 75,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 74,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 74,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 72,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracking slightly (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroding slightly (close to axle flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe between axle flexi and cylinder corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroding slightly (close to axle flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 72,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracking slightly (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroding slightly (close to axle flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe between axle flexi and cylinder corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroding slightly (close to axle flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 70,885 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

parking brake eefficiency only just met

Fail 15 Apr 2021 70,882 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

parking brake eefficiency only just met

Pass 11 Apr 2020 70,047 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracking/perishing

Both the offside and nearside rear inner brake pipes are slightly corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside rear outer brake pipe slightly corroded

Required handbrake efficiency only just met

Pass 9 Apr 2019 67,683 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 65,061 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,651 miles

Both rear tyres have minor cracking around tread

Fail 12 Apr 2017 62,651 miles

Both rear tyres have minor cracking around tread

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 60,546 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 40,527 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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FY12 SSU is a 2012 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY12 SSU, 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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What year was FY12 SSU registered?

FY12 SSU is a 2012 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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