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SY12 BWV

2012 Vauxhall Agila

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,129 mi
Last recorded45,129 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Agila37,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 BWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 45,129 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant bottle cap missing

Fail 15 Jul 2024 45,127 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant bottle cap missing

Pass 18 Jul 2023 39,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear rigid brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump/filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 35,580 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 35,580 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 30,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear bumper slightly adrift

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 25,977 miles

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

Offside Rear bumper slightly insecure

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 25,974 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear bumper slightly insecure

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 21,632 miles

both front tyres low on tread , at 2mm worn on outer edges

front brake pads low at 2mm

handbrake holding, but requires adjustment

offside rear bumper fitting insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2018 15,408 miles

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 9,067 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 9,067 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid filled empty bottle (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 4,149 miles

Rear both starting to crack

Pass 23 Apr 2015 3,413 miles

All tyres cracked slightly in treads

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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SY12 BWV is a 2012 Vauxhall Agila in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY12 BWV, 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 SY12 BWV registered?

SY12 BWV is a 2012 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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