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VU62 SWW

2012 Vauxhall Agila

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,907 mi
Last recorded52,907 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Agila37,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 SWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 52,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 50,988 miles

Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake

Pass 19 Aug 2023 48,847 miles

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

handbrake has excessive travel but is still efficient

Pass 8 Aug 2022 46,401 miles

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

Rear Rear seats down,not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2021 44,844 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 44,382 miles

Front brake imbalance high

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner friction surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 40,923 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 34,433 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 27,180 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 27,055 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 18,805 miles

handbrake travel high.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 12,556 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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VU62 SWW is a 2012 Vauxhall Agila in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU62 SWW, 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 VU62 SWW registered?

VU62 SWW is a 2012 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is VU62 SWW safe to buy?

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