2012 Vauxhall Agila · 13,195 MOT tests
2012 Vauxhall Agila reliability
2012 Vauxhall Agilas fail 32% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 15 Agila years (13,195 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Agilas: 37.4%)
- 32%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Agilas: 37.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 49,793
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,195
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 10.2% of tests fail here (81% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 43% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Vauxhall Agila
Fail rate by area
- Suspension15%
- Lights and electrics10.4%
- Brakes10.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.7%
- Tyres4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.4%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.78%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.78%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Direction indicator wrong colour 2.76%
An indicator showing the wrong colour may confuse other drivers, so the lens or bulb should be replaced.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.56%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.28%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.72%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.97%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.45%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.65%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.36%) · Indicator lens slightly discoloured (4.47%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Agila year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Vauxhall Agila reliable?
2012 Vauxhall Agilas fail 32% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 15 Agila years (13,195 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Vauxhall Agila MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.4% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.78% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Vauxhall Agila have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Vauxhall Agila shows 49,793 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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