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SW12 CYY

2012 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,109 mi
Last recorded72,109 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Agila37,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 CYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 72,109 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 68,978 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2024 68,978 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 66,615 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded , nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

fuel pipe at rear of floor under car corroded

power steering, slightly less assistance when turning right ,it appears adjustment ,repair required

Fail 15 Aug 2023 66,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded , nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

fuel pipe at rear of floor under car corroded

power steering, slightly less assistance when turning right ,it appears adjustment ,repair required

Pass 29 Jul 2022 64,433 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 60,607 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 55,691 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 55,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 48,749 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2018 42,571 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked in tread pattern but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 May 2018 42,571 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked in tread pattern but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 35,959 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 27,255 miles

tyres perished

Pass 26 May 2015 20,001 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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SW12 CYY is a 2012 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SW12 CYY, 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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SW12 CYY is a 2012 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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