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PE12 PYB

2012 Vauxhall Agila

Red Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,994 mi
Last recorded156,994 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Agila37,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 PYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 156,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 132,313 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 132,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and dust cover damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 102,799 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

little reserve travel on hand brake

surface corrosion to rear axle beam but not weakened

Fail 7 Feb 2023 101,532 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

little reserve travel on hand brake

surface corrosion to rear axle beam but not weakened

Pass 16 Feb 2022 77,978 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 51,440 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 51,440 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 43,711 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 43,771 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 40,566 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 36,812 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 36,812 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 33,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded By fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,179 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,023 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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PE12 PYB is a 2012 Vauxhall Agila in Red with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PE12 PYB, 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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PE12 PYB is a 2012 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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