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PIA 4770

2012 Vauxhall Agila

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,815 mi
Last recorded158,815 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Agila37,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIA 4770
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 158,815 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 152,299 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 141,587 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 141,586 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2023 130,302 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 May 2023 130,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2022 117,632 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 117,632 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 102,105 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 102,105 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 89,745 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 89,745 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 74,301 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides have cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 74,301 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides have cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 65,079 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 65,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 60,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 50,923 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on edges close to limit

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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PIA 4770 is a 2012 Vauxhall Agila in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PIA 4770, 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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PIA 4770 is a 2012 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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