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YY12 UTU

2012 Vauxhall Agila

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,554 mi
Last recorded55,554 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Agila37,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 UTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAgila
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 55,554 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 52,515 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 52,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.3mm and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 49,312 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 45,979 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 42,034 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 39,934 miles

Slight cracking between tread of all tyres. Not showing cords.

Pass 4 Aug 2020 39,038 miles

surface cracking on tyres

Fail 4 Aug 2020 39,038 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 34,745 miles

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

slight cracking between tread on all tyres, no cords showing at time of test.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 28,054 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 28,054 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 20,827 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 20,823 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 15,241 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 9,755 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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YY12 UTU is a 2012 Vauxhall Agila in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY12 UTU, 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 YY12 UTU registered?

YY12 UTU is a 2012 Vauxhall Agila, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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